Kamalii Elementary: Grade K-5 Special Education Teacher, 71246 (2026-00985)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire a K-5 Special Education Teacher. The department is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license upon hire.
• Enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department.
• Satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements.
• Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire.

Skills

• 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

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are 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.
• 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.

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.

Schedule

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits.