Honokaa High & Intermediate: Grade 9-12 Hawaiian Immersion Kumu, 606390 (2026-03312)

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree, except for designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions. If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a program to continue employment and demonstrate active pursuit of licensing requirements each year. It is your responsibility to ensure the program aligns with the teaching position you are hired for. Upon hire, you must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.

Benefits

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy the following 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 of which can be used for personal or professional development) and state/federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: The State contributes to premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans if eligible.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy provided for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Employees may deduct health care premiums pre-tax to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings program to reduce federal, state, and social security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; eligibility for benefits typically requires 10 years of service and age 62, or 30 years of service and age 55.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible employees may contribute pre-tax dollars to an investment service provider.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for tax-deferred retirement investments.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security: State contributions to employees' social security accounts.
• Workers' Compensation: Coverage for medical expenses and partial wage support for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join the union (e.g., Hawaii State Teachers Association) for representation and benefits.

Benefits vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements. The above is a general summary and subject to change.

Pay

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 the previous business day) of every month.