Ahrens Elementary: Special Education Teacher, 602294 (2026-03895)

Hawaii State Department of Education • Waipahu, HI

17d

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher works in a K–12 school setting. The role requires a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire. Applicants hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program must enroll in an aligned program and obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license within three years, while satisfactorily demonstrating active progress toward licensing requirements each year. A bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification for teacher positions, except designated Career and Technology Education positions. A Hawaii teaching license is required to receive salary differentials. Eligibility for bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement is described on the department's website.

Requirements

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board is listed as a preferred qualification; upon hire, a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit is required.
• A bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification for teacher positions, except designated Career and Technology Education positions.
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, enroll in a program and obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license within a maximum of three years.
• Within each year of employment, satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit of Hawaii licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Special education classroom experience in a K–12 school setting.
• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Responsibilities

• 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, enroll in a program aligned with the teaching line and actively pursue Hawaii licensing requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time