School Director 2

Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science PCS seeks the following position for the 2026-2027 school year:

School Director 2

Summary:

The School Director 2 will train with the potential to transition to the School Director position effective July 1, 2027. 

Guidance and supervision of School Director 2 will provide strategic and instructional leadership for the school in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program, and oversee management of the day to day operations of the school in accordance with Governing Board policies and administrative rules and regulations.  The School Director 2 ensures that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school.  

This position is responsible for the following key areas:  

• Governing Board Relations
• Leadership
• Management 
• Administration
• Operations
• Human Resources
• Health and Safety
• School Culture
• Professional Conduct
• Communication

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education and/or Administration preferred with minimum of 3-5 years of successful school leadership experience and 5 years successful teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Knowledge of Hawaii laws and regulations for DOE and charter schools;
• budget development and management
• implementation of standards-based curriculum
• educational reform models
• IDEA, SPED, 504, EL
• familiarity with collective bargaining
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to incorporate and support Hawaiian culture, values and traditions.
• Ability to collaborate with non-profit organizations.
• Experience with project management including maintenance and facilities management.
• Valid driver license, satisfactory traffic abstract, daily access to a registered and insured vehicle

Must be ethical and honest.  Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, follow-through, and oral and written communication skills. Must be extremely flexible and able to work independently. 

Must be knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology and be able to acquire additional skills for use of software, databases or other information systems as necessary.

Must be able to meet professional obligations through effective work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.  Must be able to successfully analyze information, manage complexity, report results, enter data, and observe school and state policies as well as state and federal laws with attention to detail, confidentiality, and thoroughness.  Must accept responsibility and be self-motivated.  Must maintain a high level of confidentiality with regard to employees, students and parents and work effectively with school staff, district personnel, and the general public.

Application Deadline:  December 9, 2025 or until filled.