Konawaena High: Grade 9-12 Special Education Teacher, 63600 (2026-03305)

Special Education Teacher position with the Hawaii State Department of Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (required for all teacher, librarian, or counselor positions, except designated Career and Technology Education roles).
• Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire. If hired without completing a Teacher’s Education Program, you must enroll in and complete a program within 3 years to maintain employment.
• Active pursuit of Hawaii licensing requirements each year of employment, as set by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Preferred Qualifications

• Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Experience planning and facilitating Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Ability to exercise independent and professional judgment in daily functions.
• Strong time-management skills to maintain an effective work pace under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively.
• Collaborative mindset with a track record of working effectively with others.

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are compensated according to the Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 days may be used for personal or professional development) during the school year, plus state and federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: Eligible employees receive partial premium coverage for state-sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy provided for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Pre-tax deduction of health care premiums to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings program to reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; eligibility for benefits typically requires 10 years of credited service and age 62, or 30 years of credited service and age 55.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment service provider.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for tax-deferred retirement investments with multiple options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security: State contributions to an employee’s social security account.
• Workers’ Compensation: Coverage for medical expenses and partial wage support for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) for representation, discounts, and other opportunities.

Note: Benefits are subject to change and may vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Payday occurs on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of each month. New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first three pay periods of their start date.