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Junior Specialist (Culture-based Education Lead), 0082950T

Junior Specialist (Culture-based Education Lead), 0082950T

University of Hawai‘iHonolulu, HI
30+ days ago
Job description

Temporary / Permanent :

Temporary - Not to Exceed : July 31, 2024

Other Conditions : Extramural funds. Appointment to begin April 2024 or soon thereafter. Renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, project needs, and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum Design and Development]

  • Conduct literature and best practice reviews on various culture-based education topics, in order to responsibly guide curriculum design and development. Publish in peer-reviewed articles.
  • Collaborate closely with Ulu Ae Transitions project stakeholders (complex area superintendents, community partners, HIDOE teachers and administrators etc.) to conceptualize and craft culture-based curricula and digital media skills-building activities.
  • Design immersive, experiential learning programs deeply rooted in culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy.
  • Enhance, update, and refine existing culture-based lessons to ensure their continued effectiveness and relevance.
  • Conduct culturally responsive and comprehensive needs assessments and other evaluation activities to assess the long-term impact of curricula on participating students.
  • Mentor educators in seamlessly integrating culture-based curricula into their teaching methodologies.
  • Cultivate a sense of belonging and cultural identity among students by infusing lessons with indigenous wisdom.
  • Continually assess, adapt, and improve curricula based on latest evidence, stakeholder feedback, and rigorous evaluation data.
  • Working with the Ulu Ae Transitions team, develop presentations and peer-reviewed articles, in order to share project findings with local, national, and international colleagues.

Program Management]

  • Co-Create, design, and implement pre-service and in-service professional development programs, workshops, and presentations, overseeing their coordination and execution.
  • Co-create and implement workshops and training sessions focused on nurturing social, emotional, and cultural learning.
  • Work closely with the Ulu Ae Transitions team to support educators in implementing trauma-informed practices and indigenous peace circle processes to create safe and supportive learning environments.
  • Work closely with the Ulu Ae Transitions team to ensure educators adeptly utilize culture-based and technology-rich instructional resources to maximize their impact.
  • Work with the Ulu Ae Transitions team to diligently monitor program progress, gather critical data, and deliver regular updates to the project team.
  • Maintain and analyze comprehensive records and databases related to performance measures, participating schools, educators, and students, as part of continuous quality improvement activities.
  • Generate insightful reports and documentation for quarterly and annual progress evaluations.
  • Develop and disseminate hands-on and digital project resources and materials that will be easily accessible via the Growing Pono Schools website to educators and students.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in business administration, project management, educational leadership, or related field.
  • At least one (1) year of experience working for a state or federal grant funded educational project.
  • Experience in administering surveys and conducting interviews, focus groups, and observations with students, teachers, and parents.
  • Ability to accurately collect and share project data.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • At least one (1) year of experience writing technical reports including evaluation reports, project reports submitted to federal or state funding agencies, briefs, other technical reports, and / or publications.
  • Ability to travel to various project site locations independently and in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work during weekends and / or outside work hours if necessary.
  • Desirable Qualifications :

  • Experience teaching in the State of Hawaii, including working with HIDOE teachers and administrators, and complex area superintendents.
  • Experience designing, creating, and implementing culturally responsive curriculum, programs, resources, and lesson plans.
  • Experience conducting culturally responsive needs assessments, research, and evaluations.
  • Experience developing reports and presenting at conferences.
  • Experience conducting literature reviews, developing grant proposals, and securing competitive funding.
  • Experience developing peer-reviewed manuscripts.