Design Specialist (Teacher Engagement Pathways)

Job Posting Title
Design Specialist (Teacher Engagement Pathways)
Employee Type
Defined Term (Fixed Term)
Recruiting Start Date
01-12-2024
Work Year
12
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 'ohana!
Kamehameha Schools Maui Campus is looking for a Design Specialist to equip our kumu with the assets, resources, and knowledge necessary to support Hawaiian culture-based education to E Ola! and the development of our young 'ōiwi leaders.From design to implementation of professional development, this position will provide ample opportunities tohone your research, communication and leadership skills, and ultimately-expand your impact on our campus
This is a 2-year Defined Term position with full employee benefits.
Job Summary
Participates in planning, design, and implementation of Hawaiian culture-based education (HCBE) for E Ola! in the classroom for KS faculty. Works closely with executives, faculty, and staff to better equip KS faculty with the assets, resources, and knowledge base to support teaching and development of our young 'ōiwi leaders. Provides research, data, resources, and tools for prototyping new professional development pathways for KS faculty. Co-designs training modules, resources, curriculum supports, and professional development. Provides coaching and mentoring to teachers as a subject matter expert.
Essential Responsibilities
Project Planning

• Contributes to project planning discussions to establish project objectives, scope, risk mitigation, high-level timelines, cost-benefit analysis, project milestones, and detailed work plans.
• Contributes to the management of project scope, quality, resourcing and schedule to pre-determined constraints using project management methodology and tools.
• Reviews and gives input on drafts of various project planning documents (e.g. charter, work plan, etc.).
• Plans, organizes, and conducts research for use in understanding educational problems or improving KS educational programs and services.
• Integrates research with project planning, and performs data collection and analysis to inform decision making.
• Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding HCBE, E Ola!, standards-based curriculum, and assessments focused on improving teaching effectiveness.

Product Design, Testing, and Evaluation

• Collaborates with Team members, contributes to product design discussions, and takes ownership of milestones/tasks that establish org-wide processes, training modules and training resources for student learning and educator performance standards development and assessment.
• Researches and designs products that are in the best interest of the KS educational system, while working with all campuses/divisions to identify and mitigate risks.
• Collects and provides access to necessary resources needed for design and/or implementation.
• Attempts to mitigate identified risks by proactively identifying problems and critically evaluating solution pathways.
• Utilizes appropriate channels to review, evaluate, and decide on design change requests.
• Identifies appropriate products for testing, and utilizes effective and efficient testing and evaluation methods.
• Participates in testing of the products through development and execution of team-self review, peer review, and live trials with educators.
• Plans, executes, and reports evaluations of products and processes.

Training and Facilitation

• Provides training on various educational standards products (e.g. process, resources) utilizing appropriate resources, methods and technology.
• Facilitates project team discussions and teacher large and small group discussion to produce various deliverables.
• Appropriately addresses questions and/or concerns voiced by training participants.

Communication

• Delivers ongoing updates regarding development of project plans, development and implementation of training modules and the achievement of milestones to various stakeholders (e.g. faculty, curriculum coordinators, division directors, principals, Headmasters, etc.).
• Collects and addresses questions and feedback from these stakeholders.
• Communicates to campus/division leadership, items that are out-of-project-scope, but are campus/divisions' responsibility and important to the success of student learning and professional performance standards.
• Contributes to the identification and influencing of a wide range of stakeholders and stakeholder's expectations.
• Facilitates and runs meetings, documents results, tracks issues, and ensures resolution.
• Works to build and manage client relationships.

Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous PK-12 teaching experience.
• Experience with `āina-based (place-based) learning environments.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in applying adult learning theory, delivery of professional development, and coaching strategies.
• Experience designing curriculum focused on Hawaiian Culture-based Education.
• Knowledge of and experience with designing and assessing standards based curriculum and the integration of Hawaiian Culture-based Education and curriculum (e.g., lessons, units).
• Experience with instructional coaching and/or supporting other educators.
• Knowledge of 21st century skills for students.
• Prior experience working on a project-based team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all stakeholders via face to face interactions, electronic and web based communications.
• Ability to facilitate small and large group work sessions.
• Ability to effectively synthesize and present data for managerial decision making
• Self-motivated with the demonstrated ability to take appropriate initiative.
• Skilled in working with various constituent groups.
• Familiarity with word processor and software/programs, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.
• Ability to traverse SharePoint or other groupware.
• Experience working in collaborative teams to achieve desired outcomes and milestones.
• Ability to be adaptive and shift with job demands and conditions.
• Must be able to work independently and manage time and work to meet deliverables and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in educational technology and development of micro-credentials for teacher professional learning.
• Experience employing project management methodology and tools.

Physical 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

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

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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Compensation Benefits
Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
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 'ohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.
Pay Range
73,700.00 - 101,100.00 Annual
Primary Location
Maui Campus
City, State
Makawao, Hawaii
Additional Locations