Maui District: IDEA Special Education Teacher

Overview

The IDEA District Support Teacher provides district wide educational support to students with disabilities, school teams, and families to improve educational outcomes and ensure implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs). The position serves as a district resource and collaborates with schools to provide consultation, direct student services, coaching, training, and technical assistance related to special education programming and evidence‑based practices.

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

• Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.

• 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 requires a Bachelor’s Degree for teacher, librarian, or counselor positions (excluding designated Career and Technology Education positions). If hired without completing a Teacher’s Education Program, candidates have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. Enrollment must be in a program aligned with the teaching line hired. Within each year of employment, candidates must actively pursue meeting Hawaii licensing requirements as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB).

Upon hire, applicants must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or an Emergency Hire Permit.

Eligible applicants may apply for a Hawaii teaching license via the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website. Applicants should review eligibility requirements for bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. A Hawaii Teaching License is required to receive salary differentials.