Job Posting Title

Department Head, Business Technology

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

11-05-2025

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 ʻohana!

Job Summary
 

Under the direction of the Vice Principal and Dean, the Department Head serves as a teacher leader to High School Department teachers and manages Department operations. This includes responsibility for Professional Learning Communities (i.e., curriculum development, alignment and assessment, Hawaiian Culture-Based Education, interventions and extensions), and the supervision and evaluation of applicable non-teaching department staff.  Develops department goals, coordinates and facilities collaborative teams, formulates and monitors department budget. Participates in department head leadership meetings and provides input to decision-making at the High School. Responsible for communication, monitoring and effective implementation of KS policies and procedures with Campus High School teachers and staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads development and renewal of High School curriculum and common formative assessments; works with Vice Principal and Dean to ensure scope and sequence of 9-12 curriculum; works with other department heads as appropriate to coordinate course offerings and provide integration of subject-matter curriculum with other departments as appropriate; oversees revisions to course catalog and course summary to ensure implementation of curriculum.
• Supervises performance of clerical or other non-teaching staff, as applicable, including evaluation and recommending hiring and retention.
• Provides facilitative leadership for Professional Learning Communities (PLC).   Coordinates, facilitates and participates in PLC Collaborative team meetings (aligned to 5 critical questions).  As a member of the High School Guiding Coalition, works closely with Vice Principals, Deans and other Department Heads to align department goals and activities with overall program goals and the strategic plan for KS; contributes to identifying needs and designing for staff development in alignment with goals and targets.
• Develops and monitors department budget to meet program and fiscal needs of department; works closely with department staff to ensure budget will support classroom learning experiences that will result in high student achievement.
• Communicates with various KS internal and external audiences; plans and facilitates department meetings acting as a liaison between Guiding Coalition meetings and PLC Collaborative teams; attends department head leadership meetings and provides input to decision-making at the High School level; meets with students, parents, staff and others as needed regarding the department program, structure and needs.  Positively influence colleagues to embrace and commit to change in policies, practices and procedures aimed at increasing learning for all students.
• Teaches courses within department in addition to department head responsibilities.
   

Position Requirements
 

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience in the content specific related field.
• Facilitative leadership skills; including team building, conflict resolution skills, able to motivate team members to meet and exceed expectations.  Ability to incorporate input from department members through inclusive/advisory decision-making processes.  Well organized with ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Communication skills; ability to work with various stakeholder groups – students, teachers, parents, other administrators and staff, community groups.
• Knowledge of budgeting process; budget analysis and monitoring.
• Excellent teaching skills, knowledge of content and pedagogy aligned to national standards.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Hawaiian Culture-Based Education curriculum development, assessment and implementation.
• Experience leading collaborative PLC teams.
   

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• 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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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Work Year

9.75

Pay Range

$61,111.00 - $160,818.00 Annual

Compensation and Benefits

Please note that the pay range for education staff is determined by several factors, including the length of the work year required for the position (9.75 – 11.5 months), the highest degree/educational credentials earned from an accredited institution, and the number of verified years of full-time, eligible, and relevant work experience. For reference, the lowest end of the scale applies to individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and 0-1 years of verified, full-time, eligible work experience. Conversely, the highest end of the range would apply to an individual with a Ph.D. and 22 years of verified, full-time, eligible experience. The specific placement on the pay scale will be detailed in the employment offer.

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 ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations