Inouye Elementary: Grade 2 Special Education Inclusion Teacher, 74843 (2026-03431)

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum qualification to apply for a teacher position).
• If hired without completing a Teacher’s Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license and must enroll in a program to continue employment.
• Upon hire, you must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Special education classroom experience in a K–12 school setting.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

• Plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Exercise independent and professional judgment in carrying out daily functions.
• Maintain an effective work pace under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively.
• Work effectively with others.

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are compensated according to the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for a 10-month work year.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 can be used for personal/professional development) during the school year, subject to collective bargaining agreement conditions.
• State Holidays: Paid holidays as designated by the State.
• Health Insurance: State pays part of premiums for State-sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans (if eligible).
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy provided by the State for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Option to increase take-home pay by deducting health care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and age 62, or 30 years of credited service and age 55, may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Option to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment provider (if eligible).
• Deferred Compensation: Tax-deferred retirement investment program with voluntary payroll deductions and multiple investment options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Eligible employees may receive benefits for non-work-related disability.
• Social Security: State contributes to employee’s social security account.
• Workers’ Compensation: Benefits for medical expenses and partial wage support for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join a union for collective bargaining; some unions offer discounts and additional benefits.

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.