Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate: Grade K-6 Special Education Teacher, 67468 (2026-03231)

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position, with the exception of designated CTE positions).
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license.
• Must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department.
• Must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements within each year of employment, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).
• Upon hire, you must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.

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.
• Paid Sick Leave and Holidays: 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year, provided all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• 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.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program, allowing pre-tax contributions to an employee-selected investment service provider.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program through voluntary payroll deductions with several investment options available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness.
• Social Security: The State 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.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining. 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.

Pay

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