About the position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- Completion of a Teacher's Education Program within 3 years if hired without one
- Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire
Benefits
- 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays
- Health Insurance with partial premium coverage
- Group Life Insurance provided by the State
- Premium Conversion Plan to increase take-home pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts for tax savings
- Retirement Plan contributions by the State
- Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA) participation for eligible employees
- Deferred Compensation program for retirement savings
- Temporary Disability Insurance for non-work related injuries
- Social Security contributions by the State
- Workers' Compensation for job-related injuries
- Union & Collective Bargaining rights
