Kailua Intermediate: Grade 8 English Teacher, 68422 (2026-01932)

Description

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree. If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, there is a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, there is a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license.
• You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department.
• Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).
• It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.
• Upon hire, you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.
• You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website.

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 previous business day) of every month.

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: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• 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.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
• Several investment options are available.
• 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.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.
• Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities.
• 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.
• More information can be found at by visiting the

Application Instructions

• Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position?
• Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education?
• Applicants finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program: I will be completing my State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester?
• Applicants finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program: If hired, I know I must submit documents to prove I am enrolled in a SATEP and I must complete it within 3 years of employment?
• Applicants finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program: I am currently enrolled in a SATEP and will not graduate by the end of this semester?
• Applicants finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program: I completed an out-of-state SATEP?
• Applicants finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program: I already completed a SATEP in Hawaii?
• Applicants finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program: I will complete a Hawaii based SATEP by the end of this semester.