Description
ALOHA and WELCOME to Major General William R. Shafter Elementary School!
We are seeking a dedicated special education teacher who will play a vital role in being the care coordinator for students with a variety of disabilities. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to design and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) and ensure each student receives the support they need to thrive.
Our school has served military families residing on Fort Shafter Army Post since 1951. Of the school's current student population, approximately 95% are Army and Navy dependents of military personnel based in Hawaii who reside in either Ft. Shafter base housing or Navy housing located at Radford Terrace. The school's current student enrollment in grades K-6, is approximately 415.
Shafter is one of the few Hawaii elementary schools to be accredited and awarded six years of accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), since January 2010. The school recently completed a full accreditation review and WASC visit in April 2022 and was accredited for another 6 years, through June 2028.
Shafter Elementary is part of the Moanalua Complex where all schools work together in an effort to become a high performing complex. We continue to achieve Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and based on our Standards Based Assessment (SBA) scores, we were awarded Recognition status on Hawaii's StriveHI report. (Click here for Strive HI)
Shafter's academic K-6 goals are based on the national Common Core State Standards. Our PreK program for our students with disabilities follows the HELDS.
In addition, all classrooms practice the following school-wide instructional strategies:
TRIBES
Thinking Maps
Singapore Math
Wonders Reading Program
Under the Hawaii Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, we also implement inclusive practices, co-teaching and differentiation to address the specific needs of all General Education, Special Education, English Language Learner, Disadvantaged, and Gifted and Talented students.
Shafter has many co-curricular activities to promote student engagement. A few of these are as follows:
Student Council
Junior Police Officers (J.P.O.)
Kids Heart Challenge
Aloha Ambassadors
Tech Club
It truly does "take a village" to nurture the academic, social and emotional growth of each student. The active support of every role group in our Shafter community enables ALL students to stretch their individual potential to "Accept the Challenge and Soar!"
Minimum Qualifications
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/).
Supplemental Information
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.
For more information about this school, please visit their website at https://www.shafterelementary.com/Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year. Salaries, Benefits, and Support - Teach in Hawaii
• 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. For more information, please visit the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund | Home to see premiums and contributions for Bargaining Unit 05 members.
• 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 (nbsbenefits.com) This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. For more information, please visit ERS (ehawaii.gov)
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
• 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. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. More information can be found at by visiting the HSTA.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.