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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Lanai High & Elementary - Grade 7-12 Special Education Teacher, 605911 (2025-04584)

Lanai City, HI 96763

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

NEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, which is committed to hiring highly qualified teachers in every classroom. The Grade 7-12 Special Education Teacher will be responsible for facilitating IEP meetings and ensuring that students receive the necessary support and education in a K-12 school setting.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Special Education LicenseIEP FacilitationK-12 ExperienceProfessional JudgmentEffective Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire

If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, must obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license within a maximum of 3 years

Preferred

Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board

Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting

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

Benefits

18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.

Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.

Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.

Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.

Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.

Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.

Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.