Salary: $114,820.00 - $162,535.00 Annually
Location : Educator Quality: 650 Iwilei Rd, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI 96817
Job Type: Full-time 12-month
Job Number:
District / Complex Area: EO / OTM / Personnel Development
School / Office: EO / Educator Quality
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 606210

Description
APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term temporary appointment. Probationary service credit and tenure are not granted for temporary appointments.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Examples of Duties
Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer III of the Educator Quality Section, the Human Resource Officer II:

1. Assists with the development, implementation, and management of the distribution of Title II A funds in accordance with federal and state fiscal management policies and procedures. Reviews Educator Quality (including Beginning Teacher and Marginal Teacher) data and reports to ensure funding alignment with the state strategic goals for these programs and initiatives.
2. Monitors and audits fund usage to ensure grant compliance and spending in accordance with complex area plans to increase the number of ESSA Hawaii Qualified teachers for the complex area. Assists complex areas with corrective action initiatives based on monitoring findings. Analyzes spending patterns and trend data to recommend improvements to align spending effectively to DOE priorities and strategic goals. Works with EES Human Resources Officer to ensure that use of funds supports marginal teachers.

3. Provides technical assistance and delivers training on the purpose and use of Title II A funds within federal and state policies, procedures, rules, and compliance requirements.

4. Analyzes Title II A funds and assists in reporting expenditures for internal audits, US DOE Annual Survey, and other ad hoc Title II A / Hawaii Qualified Teacher / Educator Quality fiscal reports as required. Assists with granting users system access to eHR for HQ.

5. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with specialization in human resource management or management with coursework in human resources administration and industrial relations.

Substitution for Education: Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university PLUS two (2) years of excess professional work experience which involved responsibility for human resources administration.
Desired Education: Coursework in accounting/finance and organizational studies.

Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in one or more areas of human resource management of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.
Desired Experience: Responsible professional work experience in operations research, organization and systems studies and/or management analysis, operations management, institutional analysis, accounting, business management.
Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.

Knowledge: Human resource administration; leadership and group dynamics; organizational change and effectiveness; labor problems; business statistics; principles and practices pertinent to the area(s) of assignment such as compensation, the staffing process, collective bargaining, and dispute settlement or employee benefits, etc.; laws, rules, regulations, and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.

Desired Knowledge: Management and organizational behavior; computer-based information systems; operations research; government accounting, including budgetary control, and fund accounting systems and principles; business statistics; Federal Grant Management, Microsoft Office Suite & Google documents; existing DOE Data systems (eHR, eHQ, VAX, PDE3, LearnSoft, eSIS); ESSA requirements and Hawaii Qualified Teacher requirements; Title II laws, policies and procedures; new and emerging federal requirements including allowable use of federal grant funds; State and Federal fiscal management procedure

Ability to: Provide analytical and technical services in human resources management in the area(s) of assignment; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines.

Desired Ability to: Conduct studies of organization, operating processes and procedures, and management systems and fiscal management; recommend changes and improvements; provide analytical and technical services in the area(s) of assignment.
Supplemental Information
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $114,820 to $162,535.
Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
All others will be placed on the first step of $114,820.

NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.
HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant.
Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner.Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.
http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools
Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.
APPROVED:
Robert Davis

Interim Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management

Payday

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
12-month certificated employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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INTERNAL APPLICATION QUALIFICATION:
Are you a current salaried employee who is a tenured educational officer or was previously a tenured educational officer in the Hawai`i State Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

Required Question