Kulanihakoi High: Grade 9-12 Spanish Language Teacher, 610481 (2026-03300)

Minimum Qualifications

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. If 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 and satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements each year. It is your responsibility to ensure the program aligns with the teaching line you are hired in. Upon hire, you will need a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.

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 can be used for personal/professional development) and state/federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: The State contributes to premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Pre-tax deductions for health care premiums to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings program to reduce federal/state income and social security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; eligibility for benefits typically requires 10+ years of service and age 62 (or 30 years and age 55).
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment provider.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for retirement investments with multiple options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security: State contributions to your 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 and benefits.

Benefits vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements. The above is a general summary and subject to change.

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 the previous business day) of every month.