Pearlridge Elementary: Grade 6 Literacy Transition Teacher, 67305 (2026-03355)

Minimum qualification for teacher, librarian, or counselor positions is a Bachelor’s degree. If hired without completing a Teacher’s Education Program, you have up to 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in an approved program and demonstrate active progress toward licensure each year. Upon hire, you must hold either a valid Hawaii teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit.

Pay

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

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are paid according to the Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 may be used for personal or professional development) plus state and federal holidays.
• Health Insurance: The State contributes to premiums for medical, prescription drug, vision, and adult dental plans.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy provided for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Pre-tax payroll deductions for health care premiums to increase take-home pay.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Tax-savings program to reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes.
• Retirement Plan: State contributions to a retirement plan; generally eligible to retire at age 62 with 10 years of service or age 55 with 30 years of service.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment provider.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary payroll deductions for tax-deferred retirement investments.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security: State contributions to your social security account.
• Workers’ Compensation: Medical and partial wage benefits for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Right to join the Hawaii State Teachers Association for representation and additional benefits.

Benefits vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements; this summary is not a binding contract.