Maui District: (12-Month) Special Education Intensive Support Teacher, 605239 (2026-03782)
About The Position
The 12-Month Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and intensive support to students with significant disabilities and complex educational, behavioral, communication, and adaptive needs. The teacher supports BKKM intensive programs through implementation of IEPs, specially designed instruction, behavior support plans, data collection, progress monitoring, and evidence-based instructional practices. The teacher collaborates with school teams, families, related service providers, BCBAs, Educational Assistants, and other special education staff to develop and implement individualized supports that increase student learning, independence, communication, and participation across educational settings. The position also provides staff coaching and modeling, supports program development and transitions, and assists with ESY and other year-round intensive support activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire.
- Enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department if hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program.
- Satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements within each year of employment.
- Ensure the enrolled program is aligned with the teaching line hired in.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialized instruction and intensive support to students with significant disabilities and complex educational, behavioral, communication, and adaptive needs.
- Support BKKM intensive programs through implementation of IEPs, specially designed instruction, behavior support plans, data collection, progress monitoring, and evidence-based instructional practices.
- Collaborate with school teams, families, related service providers, BCBAs, Educational Assistants, and other special education staff to develop and implement individualized supports.
- Increase student learning, independence, communication, and participation across educational settings.
- Provide staff coaching and modeling.
- Support program development and transitions.
- Assist with ESY and other year-round intensive support activities.
Benefits
- Eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement can be reviewed at www.teachinhawaii.org.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
