Reading specialist Jobs in Honolulu, HI

Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary

Other Conditions:

This position is supported by extramural funds. Appointment to begin August 1, 2026. Renewal contingent upon satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and program needs. Selectee is required to pass a criminal background check and complete Title IX training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach special education courses and supervise teacher candidates on all islands via a variety of delivery modes (e.g. in-person, distance);

• Participate in ongoing curriculum and program development activities, including program evaluations;

• Provide service to the department and college;

• Contribute to the University of Hawaii’s mission and goals;

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in special education or in a closely related field with relevant evidence from a college or university of recognized standing.

• Evidence of passing the Knowledge and Practice Examination of Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI) exam prior to the start date.

• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time classroom experience as a licensed special educator.

• Experience teaching reading to K-12 students with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse learners.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the science of reading, including systematic and explicit literacy instruction/intervention with students with disabilities.

• Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience that provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy focusing on Hawaiian and Pacific Island communities

• Experience in educational supervision and/or mentoring.

• Experience designing and delivering courses in varied instructional delivery formats (e.g, hybrid/blended, fully online).

• Demonstrated effectiveness in working on collaborative teams (or working collaboratively with other professionals).

• Experience with inclusive education of students with disabilities.

• Experience teaching non-traditional university students from varied backgrounds.

• Knowledge and experience of Structured Literacy instruction.

• Knowledge and experience with tiered literacy intervention (reading or writing) within a multi-tiered system of support.