Washington Middle: Grade 6-8 English Learner Teacher, 62193 (2026-03236)

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position with the Hawaii State Department of Education is a Bachelor's Degree, except for designated Career and Technology Education (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. You must enroll in a program to continue employment and, within each year, demonstrate active pursuit of Hawaii licensing requirements as set by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). It is your responsibility to ensure the program aligns with the teaching position you are hired for.

Upon hire, you must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website.

Benefits

Certificated 10-month teachers enjoy the following benefits:

• Compensation: Paid according to the Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for a 10-month work year.
• Paid Leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (6 of which can be used for personal or professional development) and state/federal holidays, provided conditions under the collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance: The State contributes to premiums for medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans for eligible employees. More information.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Employees may increase take-home pay by deducting health care premiums before taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce federal, state, and social security taxes through a tax-savings program.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and age 62, or 30 years of credited service and age 55, may retire and receive benefits. More information.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): Eligible employees may contribute pre-tax dollars to an investment service provider for TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: A tax-deferred retirement investment program with voluntary payroll deductions and multiple investment options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits may be available for non-work-related injuries or illnesses.
• Social Security: The State contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support for job-related injuries.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees may join the union for collective bargaining. 12-month teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. More information.

Benefits vary by employment type and collective bargaining agreements. The above is a general summary and subject to change.

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.