Jefferson Elementary: Grade 3-5 Special Education Teacher, 606013 (2026-01796)

About the role

A Special Education teacher for grades 3 through 5, focusing on the math curriculum of Ready Math, reading curriculum of Reading Wonders, science curriculum of STEMscopes, intervention program of i-Ready, and supplemental math and reading programs including Building Thinking Classrooms and OG Morphology.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Desired knowledge: Plan and facilitate IEP meetings; exercise independent and professional judgment; maintain an effective work pace under pressure; grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively; work effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Desired Experience: Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Desired Knowledge: Plan and facilitate IEP meetings; exercise independent and professional judgment; maintain an effective work pace under pressure; grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively; work effectively with others.

Benefits

The Hawaii State Department of Education offers a range of competitive benefits for certificated 10-Month Teachers, including:

• Compensation based on the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• 18 days of paid sick leave (6 for personal and/or professional development).
• Health Insurance.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Premium Conversion Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement Plan.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA).
• Deferred Compensation.
• Temporary Disability Insurance.
• Social Security.
• Workers' Compensation.
• Union & Collective Bargaining rights.

Pay

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

Schedule

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a 10-month work year with a range of competitive benefits.