Lahainaluna High: Grades 9-12 Special Education Teacher, 66597 (2026-03082)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire highly qualified teachers in various classrooms, including special education. The department is committed to providing equal opportunities and does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability.

Responsibilities

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Experience in a K-12 school setting preferred.
• Plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Show independent and professional judgment.
• Maintain an effective work pace under pressure.
• Grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively.
• Work effectively with others.

Requirements

The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position is 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.

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

• Paid sick leave: 18 days during the school year.
• Health insurance: Available if eligible.
• Flexible spending accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes.
• Tax shelter annuity: Participants can increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Deferred compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for building a retirement nest egg.
• Temporary disability insurance: Benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness.
• Workers' compensation: Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support.

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 range of competitive benefits, including a 10-month salary schedule, 18 days of paid sick leave, and State/Federal holidays. They also have access to health insurance, group life insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and deferred compensation.

Application Instructions

To apply, please answer the following questions:

• 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?