Learning and Innovation Officer

Supports the development of World class Hawaiian culture-based education advances and initiatives tied to ʻaina-based education, extended learning and the strengthening of a Native Hawaiian identity.  Develops and implements system of support and engagement for the campus, ʻohana and community to advance innovation for model 21st century Hawaiian Learning environments.

Program Development and Implementation:

Leads and designs the development of 'aina-based education, extended learning and the strengthening of a Native Hawaiian identity through KS-Hawai'i and Halau Kupukupu division work.  Provides support and leadership in the implementation and evaluation of best practices in student learning and innovation K-12 through Halau Kupukupu.

Develops and implements system of support and engagement for the campus, 'ohana and community to advance innovation for model 21st century Hawaiian Learning environments.

Policies and Procedures:

Collaboratively works with the School Improvement Director in designing procedures and practices to maintain quality assurance of data collection and analysis processes.

Relationship Management:

Serves as a strong partner/advocate to meet identified campus, regional & network of Native Hawaiian school needs.  Promotes and builds positive, productive relationships with KS-Hawai'i principals and leaders, staff, DOE officials, other partners and collaborators.

Supervision and Evaluation:

Serves to develop teacher effectiveness and competencies through the supervisory process.  Participates in monitoring and improving the quality of instruction through the teacher mini-observation/feedback process on an on-going basis.  Participates in formal supervision and evaluation process.  Assists in providing additional support through focused assistance for teachers who need it.  Creates and sustains an atmosphere of trust by encouraging, facilitating, and recognizing appropriate instructional risk-taking.  Supervises implementation of curriculum, instruction and assessment of Halau Kupukupu, including extended learning activities.  Supervises teachers and students during all Halau Kupukupu activities.  Authority to make appropriate and effective decisions for Halau Kupukupu.

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Experience as a mentor teacher/coach/cooperating teacher in standards-based K-12 education.
• Excellent in supervising instructional staff (observations, conferencing, data and feedback and documentation).
• Excellent in educational administration related to curriculum and instruction K-12.
• Excellent in designing professional development opportunities and working with diverse communities.
• Excellent in working with DOE, Charter schools and various communities agencies.
• Excellent in problem-solving skills to identify and resolve existing or potential problems.
• Demonstrate ability to remain flexible in demanding work environment and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work with extremely confidential and sensitive information and understand privacy issues; work independently; deal with high level contacts internal and external to KS.
• Outstanding personal integrity and ability to manage responsibilities in a manner beyond reproach.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple functions and priorities in an efficient manner.
• Excellent in communication skills (oral, verbal and written) to all levels of management, faculty, staff, external agencies, alumni, students, parents, and other school staff and community resource representatives.
• Previous teaching experience with DOE, Charter, Private and/or higher education systems.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, history, and/or language.
• Ability to travel to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required to meet goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and familiarity of KS internal policies, procedures, Strategic Plan, vision, mission and goals.
• Experience in working with ethnically diverse student and staff populations, especially Native Hawaiians.
• Experience in building working relationships with a wide variety of groups to forward the mission of the organization.
• Highly skilled in facilitating and working across multiple groups to ensure alignment of interests and resource optimization.