Kahului Elementary: Special Education Teacher

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Valid Special Education Mild/Moderate license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

• Desired
  
  Experience:
  
  Special education mild/moderate classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.

• Desired Knowledge: Plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings; exercise independent and professional judgment in carrying out daily functions; maintain an effective work pace under pressure to meet deadlines; grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively; work effectively with others.

The Hawaii State Department of Education sets licensing expectations. 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 and, within each year of employment, you must demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

Ensure the program you enroll in aligns 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. Please visit teachinhawaii.org to review eligibility requirements for 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 at hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.