Mokapu Elementary: Grade 4-6 School Counselor, 62810 (2026-03718)

Hawaii State Department of Education; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks candidates for teaching, librarian, or counselor roles. A Bachelor’s degree is the minimum qualification for most positions (excluding designated CTE roles).

If hired without a Teacher Education Program, you have up to 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a licensure program and demonstrate progress toward HTSB requirements while employed.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor's Degree (except designated CTE positions).
• Must maintain licensing path per HTSB requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Hawaii State Department of Education is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. With the exception of designated Career and Technology Education (CTE) positions, the minimum qualification to apply for a teacher, librarian or counselor position is a Bachelor's Degree.

If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license. You must enroll in a Program to continue employment with the Department. Within each year of employment, you must satisfactorily demonstrate active pursuit towards meeting Hawaii licensing requirements, as set forth by the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB). It is your responsibility to ensure the program you have enrolled is aligned with the teaching line you are hired in.

Upon hire you will need to have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit. You may apply for your Hawaii teaching license on the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board Website (https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/).Please visit www.teachinhawaii.org to review the eligibility requirements for all bonuses, differentials, and initial salary placement. To obtain a Hawaii Teaching License, which is required to receive any salary differentials, please apply with the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board at www.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.