Kalakaua Middle: Grade 6-8 Alternative Learning Program Teacher

Job Description

Kalakaua Middle School is seeking a passionate and dynamic Middle School Alternative Learning Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a positive learning environment and adept at addressing various learning styles. Our alternative learning program is designed to support students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting by offering personalized and innovative teaching approaches.

As the Alternative Learning Teacher, you will work with students in all core content areas while incorporating hands‑on learning projects, including gardening, cooking, physical activities, and art projects.

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• Bachelor’s Degree is required. You must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire. 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 and must demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements each year.

The state offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Compensation: 10‑month teachers are compensated according to the Bargaining Unit 05 10‑month salary schedule.
• Paid time off: 18 days of paid sick leave, 6 of which can be used for personal or professional development, plus state/federal holidays.
• Health insurance:
  The state partially pays premiums for State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plans.
• Group life insurance:
  Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium conversion plan:
  State deduction of health care premiums before taxes.
• Flexible spending accounts:
  Tax‑saving benefit program (details available).
• Retirement plan:
  State contributions to retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax shelter annuity:
  Opportunity to participate in tax‑sheltered annuity program.
• Deferred compensation:
  Tax‑deferred investment program.
• Temporary disability insurance:
  Benefits for non‑work‑related injury or illness.
• Social security:
  Employer contributions.
• Workers' compensation:
  Benefits for work‑related injuries.
• Union & collective bargaining:
  Right to join union for 12‑month teachers (Hawaii State Teachers Association).

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.

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