Nanakuli High & Intermediate: Grade 7-8 School Counselor, 69746 (2026-03516)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position (unless applying for a designated CTE position).
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, must enroll in a program and obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license within 3 years.
• Must demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements (set by HTSB) each year of employment.
• Program enrollment must align with the teaching line hired for.
• Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire (apply via Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website).

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers compensated per Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave per school year (6 can be used for personal/professional development).
• Health Insurance: State-paid portion of premiums for Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan (eligibility required).
• Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Pre-tax health care premium deductions to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plan: State-contributed retirement plan (eligibility: 10+ credited service years and age 62, or 30 years and age 55).
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to employee-selected investment providers.
• Deferred Compensation: Tax-deferred retirement investment program via payroll deductions.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work related injury/illness (eligibility required).
• Social Security: State contributes to employee's Social Security account.
• Workers' Compensation: Medical and partial wage benefits for on-the-job injuries.
• Union Representation: Right to join Hawaii State Teachers Association (12-month teachers); union discounts and benefits may apply.

Pay & Schedule

• Payday: 5th and 20th of each month (or previous business day).
• First Paycheck: Within the first 3 pay periods of start date.
• Work Year: 10-month certificated position.

Supplemental Information

• External applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date.
• Not currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education.
• For applicants finishing a Hawaii-based Teacher's Education Program: must complete by end of semester, or enroll within 3 years of hire if not yet enrolled.