Maui District: (12-month) Autism Resource Teacher, 73557 (2026-01911)

About the role

The Description Teacher works at a public separate program located on a school campus, providing programming that focuses on students becoming socially and emotionally functional and independent in a school setting. Academic Instruction is informed by Common Core Standards and implemented through school- and community-based learning experiences which are motivating and meaningful to students.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction informed by Common Core Standards.
• Implement school- and community-based learning experiences.
• Facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Show independent and professional judgment in 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• A Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Desired knowledge: Plan and facilitate 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

• Compensation: 12-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 12-month salary schedule for working a 12-month work year.
• 21 Days of Paid Sick Leave, 14 Days Paid-Vacation and State/Federal Holidays.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Retirement Plan.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Pay

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month. Certificated 12-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits.

Schedule

The effective start date of the teaching position is determined by the department.