Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate: Grade 6-8 Literacy Coach Teacher, 601471 (2026-02028)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire a Literacy Coach to support educators in enhancing reading and writing instruction across the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional development workshops and training sessions focused on literacy strategies and best practices.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on classroom instruction to improve student literacy outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement district-wide literacy initiatives.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of literacy curriculum and resources.
• Mentor and support new and veteran teachers in their literacy instruction.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire.
• Active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements within 3 years of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, preferably in a K-12 setting.
• Strong understanding of literacy pedagogy and instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of current research and trends in literacy education.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• Compensation based on the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• 18 days of paid sick leave.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan contributions.
• Tax shelter annuity plan.
• Deferred compensation program.
• Temporary disability insurance.
• Workers' compensation coverage.

Pay

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Paydays are on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a 10-month work year.