Elementary Learning & Teaching Specialist Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Keaau, Hawaii (Job ID JR-05308)

Description

Job Posting Title

Elementary Learning & Teaching Specialist

Employee Type

Defined Term (Fixed Term)

Recruiting Start Date

11-06-2024

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus Elementary School is seeking a dedicated kumu with a passion for supporting ʻŌiwi Hawaiʻi learners and advancing instructional excellence. Key responsibilities include providing instructional coaching to ensure that all K-5 kumu are supported in continually evolving their instructional practice to meet the cultural and academic needs and aspirations of our haumāna. This position requires strong skills with designing personalized, mastery-based, and standards-aligned learning experiences that cater to individual learner needs. A sincere commitment to personalized, mastery-driven education and a strong understanding of effective instructional practices and general core content standards (e.g. math, language arts, etc.) are essential for success in this role.

Job Summary

In collaboration with Leadership, provides training and coaching to faculty/staff with a primary focus upon improving curricular and instructional practices to promote student learning and program effectiveness. Under the direction of school leadership, maintains and develops cutting-edge teaching skills, the ability to differentiate for various learners, and the ability to foster E Ola! Learner Outcomes and values in their daily practice. Promotes and builds a culture of excellence, positive relationships, and focuses upon improving curricular and instructional practice in assigned school and/or teams by conducting informal/guided observations to provide feedback for professional growth. Collaborates with teachers, admin., support staff to provide relevant HCBE personalized learning experiences for students. Uses student assessment data to customize teaching to address students' needs (remedial and high end). Assists teachers in interpreting formative and summative student assessment data to identify and implement instructional interventions with identified students.

Essential Responsibilities

Co-Teaching and Intervention

• Collaborates with teachers to co-design, co-teach, and co-assess relevant HCBE personalized learning experiences for students.
• Uses a variety of assessments to measure student learning and drive instruction and determine small groupings and modifications.
• Provides tutorial support to identified students requiring additional instruction as determined by assessment data, teacher observations and student support team.
• Communicates on a regular basis with teachers, admin., student support team, and ‘ohana to ensure that the educational needs of identified students are appropriately addressed.
• Develop action plans to target specific needs of students and groups of students who may require added support.
• Provides support to families in identified areas as needed.

Coaching and Training

• Regularly demonstrates/conducts model lessons with students and shares expertise with teachers to serve as a faculty-based professional development coach and/or trainer.
• Train and coach teachers, Educational Assistants, and educational leaders/staff.
• In collaboration with school leadership, responsible for the improvement of instruction through analysis of instructional teaching methods, identification, and management of professional development opportunities at school-wide, divisional level.
• Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding HCBE, E Ola!, standards-based curriculum and varied assessments and data analysis focusing on the strategic how of teaching and sharing multiple instructional strategies/processes.
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success.

Leadership and Professional Learning Design

• Create and lead professional learning communities to facilitate teachers working together to improve their teaching practices.
• Participate with school level leadership in understanding, analyzing, and interpreting student data, as well as using those findings to improve instructional efficacy in support of World Class, Hawaiian Culture-Based Education.
• Lead action-research projects or engage in additional study and research projects to grow professionally and enhance their professional contributions to Kamehameha Schools and the school level.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a nationally accredited college or university in Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of classroom experience directly teaching students.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience in education settings, developing curriculum, mentoring and/or coaching teachers (observations, conferencing, data and feedback, and documentation).
• Teaching experience (specific to the school/content).
• Knowledge of education standards and instructional methods that are age appropriate for the school/content.
• Experience as a designer/ developer of standards-based, curriculum.
• Established credibility as an instructional leader and change agent.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in applying adult learning theory, delivery of professional development and coaching strategies.
• Ability to differentiate and personalize coaching to meet varying needs of faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, make connections and collaborate.
• Networked learner connecting contemporary thought leaders and practitioners to the work of innovation in the school.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to write technical and professional reports, analyze program data, facilitate, and lead presentations related to the curriculum, instruction, and assessment of the school program.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent working knowledge of technology and proficiency in the use of spreadsheets, word processing, data management, and presentation applications (i.e. Power Point).

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions (including environmental conditions)   

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but may be conducted in evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required.  The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Year

9.75

Pay Range

$58,761.00 - $154,633.00

Compensation and Benefits

Please note that the pay range for education staff is determined by several factors, including the length of the work year required for the position (9.75 – 11.5 months), the highest degree/educational credentials earned from an accredited institution, and the number of verified years of full-time, eligible, and relevant work experience. For reference, the lowest end of the scale applies to individuals with a Bachelor's degree and 0-1 years of verified, full-time, eligible work experience. Conversely, the highest end of the range would apply to an individual with a Ph.D. and 22 years of verified, full-time, eligible experience. The specific placement on the pay scale will be detailed in the employment offer.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Hawaii Campus

City, State

Keaau, Hawaii

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