Kekaulike High: Grade 9-12 Special Education Workplace Readiness Teacher, 64404 (2026-01620)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire a Special Education Teacher for Grades 9-12. The ideal candidate should possess a valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board and have special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.

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

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

Benefits

The Hawaii State Department of Education offers competitive benefits to certificated 10-Month Teachers, including:

• Compensation based on the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule
• 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes)
• 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 10-month work year.