Maui District - Autism Consulting Teacher

Title
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Maui District - (12-Month) Autism Consulting Teacher, 69186 )

Employing Agency
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Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

Provides consultation and support to school teams for students with autism. Implements and models Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies, supports IEP development, and promotes inclusive, evidence‑based practices. Collaborates with staff and families, conducts training, and assists with behavioral intervention planning and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. (The minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian, or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.)

Preferred Qualifications: Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Desired

Experience:

Special education 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.

If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license and must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit toward meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.

• Compensation: 12‑month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 12‑month salary schedule for working a 12‑month work year.
• Paid leave: 21 Days of Paid Sick Leave, 14 Days Paid‑Vacation and State/Federal Holidays.
• Health Insurance:
  If eligible, the State pays part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State-sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance:
  The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Premium Conversion Plan:
  Participating employees may increase their take‑home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Eligible employees can reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax‑savings benefit program.
• Retirement Plan:
  The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):
  Eligible Department employees may participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation:
  The State offers employees a tax‑deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance:
  Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non‑work related injury or illness.
• Social Security:
  As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation:
  Benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available for employees injured while on the job.
• Union & Collective Bargaining:
  Employees can join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. 12‑Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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.

The Hawaiʻi 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, Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.