Waiakeawaena Elem: Grade 3-5 Special Education Fully Self-Contained Teacher, 600393 (2026-04038)

Hawaii State Department of Education • Hilo, HI

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About The Position

The Hawaii State Department of Education is hiring a Grade 3–5 Special Education Fully Self-Contained Teacher at Waiakeawaena Elementary School. The position serves students in a fully self-contained special education classroom. Upon hire, the teacher must hold a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. Teachers hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program have up to three years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license and must enroll in an aligned program to continue employment. Each year, they must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit of Hawaii licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board is preferred.
• Upon hire, must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit.
• Bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher position, except for designated Career and Technology Education positions.
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, must enroll in an aligned program and obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license within three years of hire.
• Within each year of employment, must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit of Hawaii licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Special education classroom experience in a K–12 school setting.
• Experience planning and facilitating IEP meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Carry out daily functions using independent and professional judgment.
• Maintain an effective work pace under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively.
• Work effectively with others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level