Ewa Elementary: Grade K-6 Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Aloha, we are seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher that enjoys working at a school site that requires collaboration amongst the staff, the district, and the community to optimize and expand the student learning experience. The position is for PreK through 5th grade working with students in a fully self-contained class with additional adult support such as an Educational Assistant. Our school aims to work collaboratively with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and inspire a positive learning atmosphere where teachers and staff know that they each play an important role in developing and maintaining a student focused learning program.

This is the Ewa Beach Way and we hope you will join our amazing Bee Hive and become a Bee!

Location:

Ewa Beach Elementary: 91-740 Papipi Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Salary: $53,649.00 - $75,494.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-time 10-month

Job Number:

District / Complex Area:
Teacher / Leeward / CK

School / Office:
Teacher / Ewa Beach Elementary

Opening Date: 04/07/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous

Teacher Salary Differentials / Bonuses: $5,000 (National Board Certification, Pro-Rated)

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. 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).

It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in. Upon hire you will need to 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.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as 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.

Payday

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.

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: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that 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. For more information, please visit the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund | Home to see premiums and contributions for Bargaining Unit 05 members.
• 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 their federal and state…