Middle School Teacher Grades 7-8

Special Education Certification that includes 6th-8th.

Start Date: July 2025 (this position is for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year)

Minimum Qualifications: 6-8 SPED Certification, secondary teaching degree; math content certification preferred

Looking for: committed, experienced educator who values collaboration with staff, families and the surrounding community; enjoys working with all ability learners and has the skills to help special needs students reach high academic standards; has proven classroom management skills; interest in learning more about working in a multiple-age group setting and gaining experience with inquiry and project-based learning, authentic assessment and student directed learning; is flexible, creative, likes to have fun and loves children.

Education and experience required / desired: must have teaching credential and special education certification covering grade levels 6-8 at a minimum. Preference given to applicants with teaching experience in alternative education setting such as developmental, multi-age thematic or project-based curriculum desired; standards-based instruction; excellent communication skills and able to work well with parents and community members. Experience, passion and content area certification in math is preferred.

Attitude desired: Enthusiastic; motivated to work collaboratively with a team of teachers to plan integrative lessons; willingness to be part of a parent, teacher cooperative, open to new methods of educational instruction. Willingness to work in an inclusion-based setting serving the needs of both identified and non-identified students in a supportive, inclusive instruction setting within the general education classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities: responsible for planning, developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for SPED students and other SPED responsibilities; supporting student learning throughout the day; attend trainings and staff development opportunities; sharing in the management of the school; attendance at board meetings, team meetings and school events or other functions that go beyond the classroom and regular teaching hours.

Salary Range: Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. Pay scale for teachers coming from out-of-state is determined by personnel department in Honolulu. Education credits and years of teaching experience determine placement on the pay scale.