Search for Kamehameha Schools Maui Po ªo Kula begins

Jan. 4, 2016

Contributed by Elizabeth Ahana

Kamehameha Schools Maui (KSM) announced today it will begin its search for a new Poʻo Kula (Head of School). The School recently lost its longtime campus leader, Lee Ann DeLima to illness in November.

“Mrs. DeLima embodied the values of excellence, responsibility, service, compassion, and aloha over the past decade as the Maui campus Poʻo Kula,” said Dr. Rod Chamberlain, ke poʻo o nā kula (head of schools). “The next poʻo  should understand that this aspect of the leader’s role is vitally important to the KS Maui school community.”

Building on the success of its past leaders, dedicated faculty, staff and students, the campus’ next leader will provide strategic direction and leadership, in collaboration with KS Maui leadership team, in core academic disciplines as well as programs in leadership, moral development, arts, athletics and Hawaiian culture that result in student excellence.

“To effectively enhance access to educational opportunities and programs across the state, the new poʻo kula will work closely with KS-wide leadership to actively participate in the deployment of the organization’s strategic plan SP2020 and education programs which will extend and strengthen KS’ reach to beneficiaries,” said Executive Vice President for Education, Dr. Holoua Stender. “Ultimately, the new head of school must genuinely love educating and serving Hawaiian keiki, ʻōpio and ʻohana and truly appreciate and advocate for our culture.”

KS Maui is home to 27 of the 67 total number of KS teachers who are certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. To build upon the strength of such a robust teaching staff, KSM’s new leader will need to recognize, strengthen and support faculty and staff personal/professional growth by enhancing the strong learning environment through professional, technical and leadership development.

“The new Head of School will have the opportunity to work with a talented administrative team at both the school level and throughout the Kamehameha Schools system,” added Chamberlain. “Maui’s faculty is a dedicated and talented group, passionate about their students’ success.  The ability of the next poʻo kula to personally connect with teachers and staff as well as build on the teaming across the different parts of the school will be essential in moving KS Maui forward.”

To Apply:

Applicants should submit the following by Friday, February 5, 2016:

  • A cover letter indicating why they are particularly interested in and qualified for the position.
  • A current résumé.
  • A statement of educational philosophy and/or other supporting material (e.g. articles or speeches not to exceed ten pages) that would be useful to the Search Committee.
  • The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. (KS will obtain permission from candidates before contacting references.)

After an initial review of applicants, the Search Review Committee will select candidates to be interviewed during February 15-18, 2016 at the Kamehameha Maui Campus. Ideally, a final selection will be made no later than mid-March. Kamehameha Schools will keep all applicants informed of their status throughout the process.

Applicants are able to view a detailed Opportunity Statement and apply at http://www.ksbe.edu/about_us/find_a_job_at_ks/search_job_openings/.

To expedite applicants’ search and apply process, they should enter the six-digit requisition number, 016102 in the "Search by Requisition Number" field and click search. After they’ve reviewed the position information and wish to apply, click on the "Apply Now" button and they will be taken through the online application process.

For questions or comments, please contact Dr. Rod Chamberlain, Ke Poʻo o Nā Kula (Head of Schools) at (808) 534-8113.





KS Maui has started the process of hiring its new campus leader.