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Kapunahala Elementary: Grade K-6 Special Education Teacher, 607730 (2026-02195)

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education · Kaneohe, HI · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About the role

This position will be for a lower elementary grade special education resource teacher. SpEd teacher will support students both in a resource setting and in a general education setting (pull out and push in).

Qualifications

  • Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
  • Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Desired Experience: Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
  • Desired Knowledge: 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.

Pay

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree. If you are 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 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).

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.
  • 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: 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. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
  • Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions.
  • 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.

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?

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