Kohala Elementary: (Half-Time Literacy Coach Teacher

Position is for one‑half time only. Salary will be one‑half of the amount indicated on the posting. Coaching elementary teachers on using literacy strategies to increase learning at the K‑5 level. Position will require attendance at professional development (PD) and delivering PD to teachers at the school. This is a half time position.

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 three 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 toward 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. You can review eligibility requirements for bonuses, differentials and initial salary placement chinhawaii.org. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board aiiteacherstandardsboard.org.