Middle School Special Education Teacher

Position Title: Middle School Special Education Teacher Grades 6-8

Location: Kihei Campus

Employment Type: Full Time 10 month 

Appointment Type: Regular, SY26-27

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Classification: HSTA BU05, Certificated

Salary Range: $56,918.00- $95,632.00          

Requisition #: REQ-SY2627-TCH-008 

Start Date: SY2026-2027. July 27, 2026. New Hire Training July 23-24, 2026.

Position Overview

Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA), a statewide public charter school, seeks a dynamic and innovative Middle School Special Education Teacher to deliver engaging instruction within a blended learning environment. This position supports HTA’s mission-driven instructional model through both face-to-face and virtual learning modalities.

The ideal candidate demonstrates instructional excellence, adaptability, creativity, innovation and a commitment to supporting students academically and socially in alignment with the school’s approved charter contract and state reporting requirements.

Description

Example of Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Providing direct instructional services to students with disabilities in both an inclusion and resource settings
• Participating as a collaborative member of the IEP team to develop, implement, and monitor compliant and effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
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• Designing and implementing evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies to address students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs;
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• Serving as case manager (Care Coordinator) for approximately 10-15 students, including IEP documentation, progress monitoring, and family communication.
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• Contributing to the development and refinement of blended learning practices aligned with student IEP goals
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• Participating in district and state-required training related to special education procedures and compliance
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• Collaborating with administration, the Special Education team, and school-level staff to ensure coordinated student support

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) teaching license with Special Education (Mild/Moderate) endorsement (required).  https://hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org/
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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Elementary/Middle School Education, Special Education, or related field.
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• Minimum of (3) three years of experience teaching middle school students with mild to moderate disabilities.
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• Demonstrated success teaching in multi-grade or blended curriculum environments preferred.

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 HTA PCS. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hawaii Technology Academy PCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with State and federal law.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check, TB clearance, Verification of education and employment history, and ability to meet all State employment eligibility requirements. Employee must comply with all mandatory reporting obligations under HRS350-1.1 and all applicable state and federal laws governing educators.

Compensation & Benefits: Salary Range: $56,918.00- $95,632.00 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit Form 5 or Personnel Action Form,if applicable. 

BENEFITS

• Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 10 days 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.
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• Health Insurance: If eligible, the HTA PCS 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  to see premiums and contributions for Bargaining Unit 05 members.
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• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
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• Employee Assistance Program paid by Employer.
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• 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.
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• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called FSA -Health and Dependent Care Assistance (DCAP) 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.
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• 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 .
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• 403B - Retirement Plan: 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.
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• 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.
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• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
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• 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.
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• 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. 10-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. More information can be found by visiting the HSTA.  

The information above is intended as a general summary of benefits and is subject to change at any time. Nothing herein constitutes a contract, guarantee, or binding agreement. Eligibility for and scope of benefits are determined by employment classification and applicable collective bargaining agreements.