Kapunahala Elementary: Grade K-6 Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

This position is for a lower elementary grade special education resource teacher who will support students in both a resource setting and a general education setting (pull out and push in).

Support students in the resource setting and in general education classrooms, plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, exercise independent and professional judgement in daily functions, maintain an effective work pace under pressure to meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with others.

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Bachelor's Degree (minimum qualification for teacher, librarian or counselor positions).
• Experience in a K-12 special education classroom.
• Understanding and experience in facilitating IEP meetings.
• Strong judgement and ability to work under pressure.

• Prior experience in lower elementary special education.
• Familiarity with Hawaii teaching license acquisition process.

Upon hire, the candidate must hold a valid Hawaii teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit. If hired without completing a Teacher’s Education Program, the candidate has a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license and must enroll in a program aligned with the teaching line. The candidate must demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting licensing requirements each year of employment.

• Compensation: 10‑month teachers compensated according to Bargaining Unit 05 salary schedule.
• 18 days of paid sick leave and state/federal holidays; 6 days may be used for professional development.
• Health insurance:
  State pays part of premiums for eligible employees enrolling in the state‑sponsored plans.
• Group life insurance: free policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium conversion plan: state deducts health care premium costs before payroll taxes.
• Flexible spending accounts and retirement plan contributions for eligible employees.
• Tax‑shelter annuity, deferred compensation, and other financial benefits as described by the state.
• Workers’ compensation benefits for job‑related injuries.
• Union representation offered to 12‑month teachers by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.

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 previous business day) of every month.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies and employment practices on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.