Kaumana Elementary: Grade K-6 School Counselor

Minimum Qualifications

The Hawaii State Department of Education requires a Bachelor’s Degree for all teaching, librarian, or counselor positions, except for designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) roles.

• Upon hire you must possess a valid Hawaii teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit.
• If hired without a license, you have up to 3 years to obtain one and must enroll in a Hawaii Teacher Education Program to continue employment.
• Each year of employment you must demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

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, National Guard participation, and the aforementioned categories 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.

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 each month.

• Compensation: 10‑month teachers are paid according to the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10‑month salary schedule.
• 18 days of paid sick leave and State/Federal Holidays.
• Health insurance premiums partially paid by the State for eligible employees.
• Group life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium conversion plan allowing deductions of health care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan contributions for eligible employees.
• Tax shelter annuity (TSA) program for eligible employees.
• Deferred compensation program for voluntary payroll deductions.
• Temporary disability insurance for eligible employees.
• State social security contributions.
• Workers’ compensation benefits for job‑related injuries.
• Union representation for 12‑month teachers by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.

Applicants must complete a Bachelor’s degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position and meet all licensing requirements described above.