OSSS Intensive Program Support Section: (12-Month) State Office Teacher, 602619 (2026-00768)

Hawaii State Department of Education; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education seeks a teacher to support students with severe/profound disabilities, providing professional development and technical assistance to districts and schools, and supporting statewide implementation of evidence-based practices. Candidates must have experience teaching in a special education self-contained classroom; a Bachelor's Degree is required.

If not licensed, you have up to 3 years to obtain a Hawaii teaching license and must pursue licensure to continue

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a special education fully self-contained classroom or specialized support classroom.
• Bachelor's degree required for teacher positions (CTE excluded).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional development, training and technical assistance to districts, complex areas, and schools.
• Support statewide implementation and oversight of evidence-based practices for students with severe/profound disabilities.

Skills

Special education classroom teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position will support the severe/profound disabilities; provides professional development/training and technical assistance to districts/complex areas/schools and supports the statewide implementation and oversight of evidence-based practices for students with severe/profound disabilities. Must have experience teaching in a special education fully self-contained classroom and/or specialized support classroom.

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.