Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate: Grade PreK Special Education Teacher, 603374 (2026-03044)

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks to hire highly qualified teachers in various roles, including special education mild/moderate positions.

Responsibilities

• Valid Special Education Mild/Moderate license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Experience in a K-12 school setting.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Desired Experience: Special education mild/moderate 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

• Payday: On the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.
• 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: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• 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.

Schedule

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Pay

Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.

Union & Collective Bargaining

Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities.