Hilo-Waiakea Complex: (12-Month) District Office Teacher, 603117 (2026-02218

Special Education Teacher

Position: 12-Mo Special Education District Office Teacher

Blind Visually Impaired

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a state-approved Special Education teacher preparation program, demonstrated experience teaching students with disabilities, proficiency in understanding and utilizing SMILE data collection systems.

Professional Dispositions:

Self-Direction:
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Communication:
Must be an effective listener and communicator (verbal and written), with the ability to communicate professionally with administrators, staff, and parents.

Presentation

Skills:

Ability to present material with confidence to various audiences, including colleagues and leadership.

Organization:
Must be highly organized with great time management skills to handle caseloads and deadlines.

Critical Thinking:
Demonstrated ability to be a proactive problem solver in dynamic educational settings.

Desired

Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following:
Experience with Evaluation/Eligibility processes and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Background in literacy, math, behavior, and/or writing coaching and mentoring. Experience designing and delivering professional development to staff. Previous leadership experience (e.g., Department Head or Team Lead).

For more information regarding this position, please contact:
Tierney Barcarse Phone:

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.