Kekaulike High: (Half-Time) Grade 9-12 Career Counselor Teacher, 68318 (2026-02719)

About the role

The position is for one-half time only. Salary will be one-half of the amount indicated on the posting.

Responsibilities

• The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom.
• 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).
• It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.
• Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.
• Please visit Equal Opportunity for details about the department's commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• The minimum qualifications include 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.
• 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.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.
• Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.

Benefits

• Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits including:
• Compensation based on 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

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Schedule

The position is for one-half time only.

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?
• Finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester?
• Have you not enrolled in a SATEP, yet?
• Are you currently enrolled in a SATEP and will not graduate by the end of this semester?
• Have you completed an out-of-state SATEP?
• Have you already completed a SATEP in Hawaii?