About This Position
Join our vibrant team at Ka'imiloa Elementary and make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are passionate about supporting every student's journey to success and thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise can make a real impact, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Special Education Resource Teacher.
At Ka'imiloa Elementary, we are committed to John Hattie's Visible Learning approach, ensuring that every student's progress is visible, valued, and celebrated.
As a Special Education Resource Teacher, you'll play a crucial role in this mission by collaborating closely with grade level teachers and providing specialized instruction to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Your positive energy and dedication will empower students with diverse learning needs to reach their full potential. Whether you're adapting lesson plans, providing one-on-one support, or facilitating small group activities, your enthusiasm for teaching and commitment to student success will shine through.
If you're ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to educational excellence and student achievement, we want to hear from you!
Apply now to become a part of the Ka'imiloa Elementary 'Ohana and help us create a brighter future for all our students.
About Our School
Ka'imiloa Elementary is committed to high-quality professional development and technical assistance for teachers to use best practices based on research.
Professional Learning Communities are focused on regular monitoring of assessment data, analysis of student work and subsequent adjustments made to teachers’ instruction.
Weekly learning team sessions held across grade levels focus on developing teachers’ understanding of content standards, designing common assessments to measure students’ progress and in-depth analysis of student work to inform instruction. Teachers practice self-reflection and set goals for improving their teaching strategies.
Ka'imiloa provides opportunities for students to participate in a variety activities and programs such as yearbook, track, basketball and video classes offered during after school Cougar Academies. Afterschool tutoring is provided for students needing assistance in reading and math.
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/).
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.kaimiloa.k12.hi.us/