Instructor (I2, Special Education Reading Intervention Specialist)

Title: Instructor (I2 Special Education: Reading Intervention Specialist)

Position Number: TBD

Hiring Unit: College of Education Department of Special Education

Date Posted: February 25 2026

Closing Date: Continuous Review of applications begins March 12 2026

Salary Information: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 9 Month

Tenure Track: Non-Tenure

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

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 Hawaiis mission and goals;

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters 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 variedinstructional 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.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) curriculum vitae; 3) names and contact information (including email address) of at least 3 professional references; and 4) official transcripts (copies acceptable; however official transcripts are required upon hiring). Late incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.

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Inquiries:Dr. Rhonda Black Chair

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