Waiakea High: Special Education Fully Self-Contained Teacher, 65235 (2026-01180)

Description

Fully self Contained, ILC, Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board. Desired Experience: Special education 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.

About the role

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree. If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board
• Special education 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

The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Pay

• Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits
• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year
• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave 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: 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
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account
• 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

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.

Application Instructions

• Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position?
• Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education?
• Finishing a Hawaii based Teacher's Education Program: I will be completing my State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester? Not applicable. I have not enrolled in a SATEP, yet. If hired, I know I must submit documents to prove I am enrolled in a SATEP and I must complete it within 3 years of employment. Not applicable. I am currently enrolled in a SATEP and will not graduate by the end of this semester. Not applicable. I completed an out-of-state SATEP. Not applicable. I already completed a SATEP in Hawaii. Yes. I will complete a Hawaii based SATEP by the end of this semester.