Keonepoko Elementary - Grade PK-6 Special Education Teacher, 71710 (2025-04652)

Description

The Teacher, Special Education (PK–6) provides specialized instruction and related services to students with disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Hawai'i Administrative Rules (HAR), and Hawai'i Department of Education (HIDOE) policies and procedures. The teacher ensures the delivery of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and supports inclusive educational practices.

Examples of Duties

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Pre-K–Grade 6 settings, including general education (inclusion), resource, or self-contained classrooms.
• Implement standards-based instruction aligned with the Hawai'i Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and Common Core State Standards, as appropriate.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, interventions, and accommodations to support diverse learning needs.
• Monitor, collect, and analyze student performance data to evaluate progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate instructional records in HIDOE-approved systems.

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in compliance with IDEA, HAR Chapter 60, and HIDOE Special Education Procedural Guide.
• Participate as a required member of IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, and transition meetings.
• Ensure procedural safeguards, timelines, and documentation requirements are met.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to determine appropriate services, supports, accommodations, and placement.

• Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and access to the general education curriculum.
• Consult with related service providers, educational assistants, and support staff to coordinate services.
• Communicate regularly with parents/legal guardians regarding student progress, services, and educational needs.
• Serve as a case manager for assigned students, as designated.

• Establish and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as applicable.
• Support students’ social-emotional development, independence, and functional skills.

• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with HIDOE confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional conduct expectations.
• Collaborate with school administrators and district special education staff to support program implementation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Valid Special Education license (PK-6 or equivalent) from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Hawai'i Administrative Rules, and HIDOE special education policies.

• Special education classroom experience in a K-12 school setting.
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional/behavioral disabilities, or multiple disabilities.
• Experience in inclusive, co-teaching, or multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of special education instructional strategies and assessment practices.
• Ability to analyze data and use results to inform instruction and intervention.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and case management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet compliance deadlines.
• Commitment to culturally responsive practices and educational equity.

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.keonepoko.k12.hi.us

Equal Opportunity

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.

Payday

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.