Lanai & Elementary - Grade 7-12 Special Education Teacher

Lanai High & Elementary - Grade 7-12 Special Education Teacher, 605911 )

Apply for the Lanai High & Elementary - Grade 7-12 Special Education Teacher, 605911 ) role at Hawaiʻi State Department of Education.

Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.

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 Hawaiʻi State Department of Education requires a Bachelor's Degree for teacher positions. You must enroll in a Teacher Education Program within three years of hire to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. Upon hire you will need a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You must enroll in a program aligned with the teaching line you are hired in and demonstrate active pursuit of licensing requirements each year.

The Hawaiʻi 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.

It does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, National Guard participation, or other categories as specified by relevant federal and state laws.

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

• Compensation: 10‑month teachers may be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10‑month salary schedule for working a 10‑month work year.
• Paid Sick Leave: 18 days during the school year, six of which may be used for personal or professional development.
• Health Insurance:
  State pays part of the premiums for eligible employees enrolled in a State‑sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance:
  State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  State may deduct 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:
  State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Employees with at least ten years of credited service who have reached 62 years of age or who have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):
  Eligible employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation:
  State offers a tax‑deferred retirement investment program with several options.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:
  Qualified employees may receive benefits for a disability caused by a non‑work related injury or illness.
• Social Security:
  State contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation:
  Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available for injured employees.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:
  Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining. 12‑month teachers are represented by the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Primary and Secondary Education