Hilo High: Grade 9-12 Mathematics, Hawaiian Immersion Kumu, 606449 (2026-03232)

About the Role

This position involves teaching Hawaiian Immersion courses in Algebra 1, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Statistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum requirement for teacher, librarian, or counselor positions).
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you must enroll in one and obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license within 3 years.
• Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Hawaiian Immersion license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Fluent in the Hawaiian language.

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are compensated according to the Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 can be used for personal/professional development) and state/federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: Partial premium coverage for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Pre-tax deduction for health care premiums to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings program to reduce federal/state income and social security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; eligibility for benefits after 10 years of service (retirement age 62) or 30 years (retirement age 55).
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment service provider.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for retirement investment with multiple options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security: State contributions to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: Coverage for medical expenses and partial wage support for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) for representation and benefits.

Pay

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Schedule

10-month work year for teachers.