Kauluwela Elementary: Special Education Teacher, 608430 (2026-02224)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire highly qualified teachers in various classrooms. 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.

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

• A valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Desired experience: Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Desired knowledge: Ability to 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.

Qualifications

• Desired experience: Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Desired knowledge: Ability to 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.

Skills

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

Pay

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month. Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits.

Schedule

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date.