Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind: Grade K-12 School Counselor, 61502 (2026-01879)

About the role

Description Counselor will work with K-12 grade students. Prefer candidate be fluent in ASL.

Responsibilities

• Work with K-12 grade students
• Fluent in ASL preferred

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree
• Must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department
• Must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements
• Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.
• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Retirement Plan.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits.