Education Specialist Jobs
Education Specialist jobs are open across K-12 school districts, higher education, nonprofits, and corporate training, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior instructional designer, with specializations in curriculum development, training and development, and special education support. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
Examples of Duties
1. Provide leadership and guidance by developing plans, guidelines, and resources for Language Arts (Literacy) and Math for students with disabilities. Lead the integration of instructional technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and assistive technology into academic frameworks and processes to ensure access to the curriculum, facilitate Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation, and improve the workload of special educators in accordance with IDEA and Section 504.
2. Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to districts, complexes, and schools regarding the implementation of special education services, supplementary aids, services, and program modifications. Assist school personnel in utilizing appropriate instructional technologies and AI tools to support students receiving IEP services and to streamline case management and instructional planning processes.
3. Coordinate professional development (PD) activities that support English Language Arts and Math standards through evidence-based strategies. Design and deliver PD that specifically trains staff on the appropriate implementation of instructional technologies, AI tools, and assistive technology as delivery models to enhance student access and educator efficiency.
4. Review, analyze, synthesize, and summarize current research on instructional strategies, emerging AI trends, and assistive technology. Develop materials and resources to disseminate to the field, including products in parent-friendly language that explain how these tools support their child's IEP and academic growth.
5. Assist in the development of data and assessment systems to monitor progress in reading and math for students with disabilities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of program functions—including the impact of newly implemented AI and technological tools—on student outcomes and program compliance.
6. Prepare program plans, annual performance reports, budgets, expenditure plans, contracts, memoranda of agreement, legislative testimony, memos, and other documents as required to meet state and federal mandates.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in education with specialization in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
Substitutions for Education:
1. Certificate/license in special education plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience in a subject field appropriate to the area of assignment.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in special education or a field related to education of individuals with disabilities, with foundational knowledge of the science of learning and teaching.
Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and two (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate.
Substitution for Experience: Nine (9) years of responsible professional work experience in pre-K-12 education of which at least three (3) years shall have been as a resource teacher, curriculum coordinator, special education support related services position, coordinator or coach for specially designed instruction for students with disabilities. (i.e., early reading, foundational reading skills in special education).
Desired Experience: Professional experience providing direct services to a range of students, from struggling learners to students with disabilities and/or a variety of needs that present barriers to learning.
Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.
Knowledge: Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; tests and measurements; principles of learning and individual differences; curriculum design and development; educational statistics; purposes, methods, subject matter and materials pertinent to the area(s) of assignment; research developments, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the area(s) of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Knowledge: Language Arts (Literacy) and Mathematics instructional strategies, curriculum, and intervention programs for students with diverse disabilities, including the Science of Reading and evidence-based numeracy strategies; current trends and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Instructional Technology in educational settings; foundations of special education programs, instructional materials, strategies, and methodologies; research methodology and data analysis techniques to monitor student progress and evaluate program effectiveness; administrative principles regarding budget preparation, government procurement/contracting, and legislative processes; change management models required to integrate new technologies into existing educational frameworks, including facilitators and barriers to implementation; ethical use of a variety of tools, instructional media and equipment to support educational personnel and students; data privacy within the context of student records; workload reduction strategies for special educators through technology; state-level legislative and budgetary procedures;
Ability to: Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area(s) of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.
Desired Ability to: Design and deliver professional development (PD) for adult learners on evidence-based strategies and technical tools; and manage administrative functions, including the oversight of budgets, expenditure plans, and contracts to ensure fiscal responsibility and program sustainability; coach and mentor district/complex staff on technical implementation challenges; translate technical or legal jargon into accessible language for families and stakeholders; proactive problem-solving regarding the barriers to AI/tech adoption in schools; coordinate cross-functional teams to align special education services with general education standards; use advanced problem solving and decision making to address system level issues, coaching and use of confidence building techniques and strategies within teams to implement evidence-based practices, establish respectful relationships with diverse team members; demonstrate and model reflective practices, professional and ethical actions; use leadership skills to develop training plans, conduct in-service training applicable to special education and related services topics, adapt training to the learning situation; cope effectively with crisis situations and proactively problem-solve challenges; coordinate and collaborate with school and district/complex level staff; organize and prioritize work assignments.
Supplemental Information
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
Description
Examples of Duties
1. Provide leadership and guidance by developing plans, guidelines, and resources for Language Arts (Literacy) and Math for students with disabilities. Lead the integration of instructional technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and assistive technology into academic frameworks and processes to ensure access to the curriculum, facilitate Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation, and improve the workload of special educators in accordance with IDEA and Section 504.
2. Collaborate with and provide technical assistance to districts, complexes, and schools regarding the implementation of special education services, supplementary aids, services, and program modifications. Assist school personnel in utilizing appropriate instructional technologies and AI tools to support students receiving IEP services and to streamline case management and instructional planning processes.
3. Coordinate professional development (PD) activities that support English Language Arts and Math standards through evidence-based strategies. Design and deliver PD that specifically trains staff on the appropriate implementation of instructional technologies, AI tools, and assistive technology as delivery models to enhance student access and educator efficiency.
4. Review, analyze, synthesize, and summarize current research on instructional strategies, emerging AI trends, and assistive technology. Develop materials and resources to disseminate to the field, including products in parent-friendly language that explain how these tools support their child's IEP and academic growth.
5. Assist in the development of data and assessment systems to monitor progress in reading and math for students with disabilities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of program functions—including the impact of newly implemented AI and technological tools—on student outcomes and program compliance.
6. Prepare program plans, annual performance reports, budgets, expenditure plans, contracts, memoranda of agreement, legislative testimony, memos, and other documents as required to meet state and federal mandates.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in education with specialization in a subject field appropriate to the area(s) of assignment.
Substitutions for Education:
1. Certificate/license in special education plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience in a subject field appropriate to the area of assignment.
Preferred Education: Master's degree in special education or a field related to education of individuals with disabilities, with foundational knowledge of the science of learning and teaching.
Experience: Six (6) years of responsible professional work experience in education of which four (4) years shall have been in teaching and two (2) years in curriculum or program planning, as appropriate.
Substitution for Experience: Nine (9) years of responsible professional work experience in pre-K-12 education of which at least three (3) years shall have been as a resource teacher, curriculum coordinator, special education support related services position, coordinator or coach for specially designed instruction for students with disabilities. (i.e., early reading, foundational reading skills in special education).
Desired Experience: Professional experience providing direct services to a range of students, from struggling learners to students with disabilities and/or a variety of needs that present barriers to learning.
Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency, or system.
Knowledge: Foundations of curriculum and instruction; instructional media and computers; foundations of American education; tests and measurements; principles of learning and individual differences; curriculum design and development; educational statistics; purposes, methods, subject matter and materials pertinent to the area(s) of assignment; research developments, trends and current issues or problems pertinent to the area(s) of assignment; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the area(s) of assignment.
Desired Knowledge: Language Arts (Literacy) and Mathematics instructional strategies, curriculum, and intervention programs for students with diverse disabilities, including the Science of Reading and evidence-based numeracy strategies; current trends and applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Instructional Technology in educational settings; foundations of special education programs, instructional materials, strategies, and methodologies; research methodology and data analysis techniques to monitor student progress and evaluate program effectiveness; administrative principles regarding budget preparation, government procurement/contracting, and legislative processes; change management models required to integrate new technologies into existing educational frameworks, including facilitators and barriers to implementation; ethical use of a variety of tools, instructional media and equipment to support educational personnel and students; data privacy within the context of student records; workload reduction strategies for special educators through technology; state-level legislative and budgetary procedures;
Ability to: Provide leadership, planning and coordination in the area(s) of assignment; develop, analyze and evaluate plans, programs and procedures; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; use tools, equipment, instruments or devices appropriate to the area(s) of assignment; maintain awareness of developments in curriculum or program areas.
Desired Ability to: Design and deliver professional development (PD) for adult learners on evidence-based strategies and technical tools; and manage administrative functions, including the oversight of budgets, expenditure plans, and contracts to ensure fiscal responsibility and program sustainability; coach and mentor district/complex staff on technical implementation challenges; translate technical or legal jargon into accessible language for families and stakeholders; proactive problem-solving regarding the barriers to AI/tech adoption in schools; coordinate cross-functional teams to align special education services with general education standards; use advanced problem solving and decision making to address system level issues, coaching and use of confidence building techniques and strategies within teams to implement evidence-based practices, establish respectful relationships with diverse team members; demonstrate and model reflective practices, professional and ethical actions; use leadership skills to develop training plans, conduct in-service training applicable to special education and related services topics, adapt training to the learning situation; cope effectively with crisis situations and proactively problem-solve challenges; coordinate and collaborate with school and district/complex level staff; organize and prioritize work assignments.
Supplemental Information
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
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Who's Hiring
- Tarte Cosmetics17
- ValuTeachers11
- KIPP Public Schools Northern California8
- Remarkable Home Health & Hospice Companies8R
- ExcelaCare7E
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services21
- Distribution & Wholesale9
- Education8
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Medical Devices1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in education specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field
- Experience developing or delivering curriculum for a defined learner population
- Proficiency with a learning management system such as Canvas, Moodle, or a corporate LMS
- State teaching license or relevant instructional design certification where required
- Strong written communication skills for creating instructional materials and assessments
- Ability to analyze learner data and adjust program design based on assessment outcomes
Tips for Your Education Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
K-12 districts, higher ed, and corporate L&D teams read resumes differently. Lead with classroom or facilitation hours for district roles, and shift to ROI language and LMS platform experience when applying to corporate training teams.
Quantify curriculum impact on your resume
Hiring managers for education specialist roles want to see outcomes, not just tasks. Replace phrases like 'developed curriculum' with specifics: how many units you built, which grade bands or departments you served, and what assessment data showed afterward.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists education specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your credentials to the posting
Many education specialist postings require state licensure, an instructional design certificate, or a specific endorsement. Read each job description carefully and name the exact credential you hold, using the same terminology the employer uses, so your application clears an automated screen.
Prepare a portfolio of curriculum samples
Many hiring managers in this field request work samples before or during the first interview. Organize two or three lesson plans, training modules, or program evaluations that show your design process, not just the finished product, and be ready to walk through your decisions.
Ask targeted questions in the final interview round
Education specialist interviews often end with an open floor for your questions. Ask about the existing curriculum review cycle, how the team measures program effectiveness, and what a successful first 90 days looks like. Specific questions signal genuine readiness to contribute.
Education Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most education specialists?
The companies hiring the most education specialists right now include Tarte Cosmetics, ValuTeachers, and KIPP Public Schools Northern California, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across K-12 districts, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and corporate learning and development teams.
How many education specialist jobs are remote?
About 47% of education specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most common in corporate training and instructional design roles. Positions tied to a specific school, campus, or in-person learner population are typically on-site.
How do you become an education specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or a closely related field, then gain direct experience designing or delivering instruction for a defined learner group. Many roles require or strongly prefer a master's degree. Earn a state license if you are targeting K-12 districts, or pursue an instructional design certificate if you are aiming at corporate or higher education settings. Build a portfolio of curriculum samples before you begin applying.
Can you get hired as an education specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level education specialist roles exist, particularly in tutoring organizations, nonprofits, and corporate onboarding teams. Substitute teaching, tutoring, volunteer curriculum work, or a capstone instructional design project can substitute for full-time experience. Frame any classroom, facilitation, or training hours clearly on your resume and include at least one work sample that shows your design process.
What does the education specialist interview process look like?
Most education specialist interviews move through a phone screen with HR, a panel interview with the hiring manager and one or two colleagues, and a work sample or teaching demonstration. The demonstration is common in K-12 and higher education roles and may ask you to present a lesson segment or walk through a curriculum you designed. Corporate roles often replace the demonstration with a portfolio review or a scenario-based exercise.
Where can I find and apply to education specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to education specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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