Keaau High: Grade 9-12 English Language Arts Teacher, 607801 (2026-02100)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire highly qualified teachers in every classroom. The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree, except for designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions.

Responsibilities

• Teach students according to curriculum guidelines and standards.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position.
• Currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education.
• If hired, must enroll in a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program and complete it within 3 years of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire.
• Eligible for various benefits including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant subject matter.

Benefits

• Compensation based on the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• 18 days of paid sick leave and state/federal holidays.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Group life insurance.
• Premium conversion plan.
• Retirement plan contributions.
• Tax shelter annuity and deferred compensation options.
• Temporary disability insurance.
• Workers' compensation coverage.

Schedule

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.

Pay

Compensation for 10-month teachers is based on the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.

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?
• 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.
• 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.
• I am currently enrolled in a SATEP and will not graduate by the end of this semester.
• I completed an out-of-state SATEP.
• I already completed a SATEP in Hawaii.