Honokaa Complex: Behavior Analysis Teacher

Position: Honokaa Complex: (12 Month) Behavior Analysis Teacher, 603961 (2026-00502)
Description

The Behavior Analysis Teacher (BAT) will serve as the district resource providing school level supports to students with significant behavioral challenges. The primary purpose of this position is to provide Individualized Education Program (IEP) indicated applied behavior analysis (ABA) services, supervise the provision of ABA services, and provide behavioral/educational consultation and supports to schools and families. A valid Hawaii State teacher license and a current license to provide behavior analystic services in the State of Hawaii including credentials to supervise ABA paraprofessionals qualified to implement ABA services.

For further information, please contact Jamie Altergott at

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

Valid Hawaii teaching license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board AND a licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the State of Hawaii

Desired

Experience:

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

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 ().

Supplemental Information

Please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board aiiteacherstandardsboard.org.

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 12-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

* Compensation: 12-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 12-month salary schedule for working a 12-month work year. Salaries, Benefits, and Support - Teach in Hawaii

* 21 Days of Paid Sick Leave, 14 Days Paid-Vacation and State/Federal Holidays: 12-month teachers receive 21 days of paid sick leave, 14 Days Paid Vacation and State/Federal Holidays 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 income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex () This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX…