Konawaena High: Grade 9-12 Special Education Social Studies Teacher, 67667 (2026-01381)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire a Social Studies Inclusion teacher to support students with special needs 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

Requirements

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
• Desired Experience: Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting
• Desired Knowledge: Plan and facilitate IEP meetings; exercise independent and professional judgment; maintain an effective work pace under pressure; grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively; work effectively with others

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (with the exception of designated Career and Technology Education positions)
• Maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license after hire
• Must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department
• Must demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements
• Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire

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
• 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

Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.