Middle School Special Education Teacher

Position Title:

Middle School Special Education Teacher Grades 6-8

Employment Type:

Full Time 10 month

Appointment Type:
Regular, SY26-27

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Classification: HSTA BU05, Certificated

Salary Range: $56,918.00- $95,632.00

Requisition #: REQ-SY2627-TCH-008

Start Date:

SY. July 27, 2026. New Hire Training July 23-24, 2026.

Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA), a statewide public charter school, seeks a dynamic and innovative Middle School Special Education Teacher to deliver engaging instruction within a blended learning environment. This position supports HTA’s mission-driven instructional model through both face-to-face and virtual learning modalities.

The ideal candidate demonstrates instructional excellence, adaptability, creativity, innovation and a commitment to supporting students academically and socially in alignment with the school’s approved charter contract and state reporting requirements.

Example of Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Providing direct instructional services to students with disabilities in both an inclusion and resource settings
• Participating as a collaborative member of the IEP team to develop, implement, and monitor compliant and effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Designing and implementing evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies to address students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs;
• Serving as case manager (Care Coordinator) for approximately 10-15 students, including IEP documentation, progress monitoring, and family communication.
• Contributing to the development and refinement of blended learning practices aligned with student IEP goals
• Participating in district and state-required training related to special education procedures and compliance
• Collaborating with administration, the Special Education team, and school-level staff to ensure coordinated student support

• Valid Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) teaching license with Special Education (Mild/Moderate) endorsement (required). (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Elementary/Middle School Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience teaching middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities.
• Demonstrated success teaching in multi-grade or blended curriculum environments preferred.

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 HTA PCS. 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.

Hawaii Technology Academy PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with State and federal law.

Successful completion of a background check, TB clearance, Verification of education and employment history, and ability to meet all State employment eligibility requirements. Employee must comply with all mandatory reporting obligations under HRS
350-1.1 and all applicable state and federal laws governing educators.

Salary Range: $56,918.00- $95,632.00 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 10 days can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance:
  If eligible, the HTA PCS pays a part of the premiums for each…