Waipahu Elementary: Special Education Fully Self-Contained Teacher, 72778 (2026-03673)

Hawaii State Department of Education; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking qualified teachers with a valid Hawaii Special Education Mild/Moderate licensure to support K-12 students in our classrooms.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's Degree and be prepared to pursue licensure if not yet completed. You will plan and facilitate IEP meetings, exercise professional judgment, manage deadlines, and collaborate with colleagues to help students reach their goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Hawaii Special Education Mild/Moderate license is required.
• Special education mild/moderate classroom experience in a K-12 setting preferred.
• Minimum qualification for teachers is a Bachelor's Degree; licensing process must be pursued if not yet completed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Exercise independent and professional judgment in daily functions.
• Maintain an effective work pace under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Work effectively with others and adapt to new concepts quickly.

Skills

Special Education license (Mild/Moder)

IEP meetings facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Special Education Mild/Moderate license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Desired Experience:

Special education mild/moderate classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.

Desired Knowledge:

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.

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 atwww.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.