Waimea - Grade 12 English Language Arts Teacher

Waimea High – Grade 12 English Language Arts Teacher (Job )

Location: Waimea, HI

12th grade ELA teacher for our upper academies.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit by hire
• If hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license and enrollment in a program aligned with teaching line

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.
• 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 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 through a tax-savings benefit program.
• 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.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA):
  If eligible, Department employees can 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991.

The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training
• Primary and Secondary Education

Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by the effective start date of the teaching position?

• Yes
• No

Are you currently employed as a Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor (BU05) in the Hawaii State Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

I will be completing my State Approved Teacher's Education Program (SATEP) by the end of this semester?

• Not applicable. I have not enrolled in a SATEP, yet. If hired, I know I must submit documents to prove I am enrolled in a SATEP and I must complete it within 3 years of employment.
• Not applicable. I am currently enrolled in a SATEP and will not graduate by the end of this semester.
• Not applicable. I completed an out-of-state SATEP.
• Not applicable. I already completed a SATEP in Hawaii.
• Yes. I will complete a Hawaii based SATEP by the end of this semester.