Special Education Teacher

Kamaile Academy Public Conversion Charter School Waianae, Hawaii
special education education teacher teaching education teacher learning hawaiian assessment special education insurance high school professional development
October 7, 2022
Kamaile Academy Public Conversion Charter School
Waianae, Hawaii
FULL_TIME

ABOUT KAMAILE ACADEMY:

Kamaile Academy Public Conversion Charter School is a PreK - 12 Hawaiian focused-arts integrated public conversion charter school that embraces all the cultures of our children with the emphasis on Hawaiian culture being the piko (the center). Our students learn about Hawaiian values, customs, traditions, music, legends, and language. Students are engaged through rigorous study, the arts, and project-based learning. Kamaile Academy was accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 2014 for a period of 6 years.

We are seeking a Sepcial Education Teacher for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Primary responsibility shall include, providing instruction to students in Social Studies; Preparing courses and designing lessons and assessments; Serving as a high school advisor; Working collaboratively with the administration, coaches, coordinators and the high school team; and engaging in face-to-face community building, instructional events, field studies, and professional development as needed or directed.

In addition, the teacher shall:

  • Plan for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data to determine each student’s current knowledge and skill level and to measure progress.
  • Demonstrate empathy, rapport, objectivity, and listening skills. The teacher will work collaboratively with other teachers and support staff in addressing the needs of students.
  • Regularly conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, etc.).
  • Maintain and provide reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation and communicate such information to students and parents.
  • Actively participate in faculty and grade level or department meetings, assist building efforts to plan, budget, implement, and evaluate the school’s program and to do related work as required. In carrying out these responsibilities, the teacher will follow school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the school vision.
  • Be observant of the needs and challenges of students and will promptly report to an administrator or other designated person when the teacher suspects or reasonably believes that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicide ideation, or academic failure.
  • Assist in identifying and in complying with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 accommodation requirements.
  • Establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education or Special Education.
  • A minimum of three years of experience teaching Special Education.
  • Successful student teaching, intern teaching, or past experience.
  • Demonstrated content knowledge for subjects/levels being taught.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.
  • Commitment to collaboration and teaming.
  • Ability to maintain acceptable student behavior.
  • Ability to use appropriate assessment, instruction, and evaluation techniques.
  • Ability to utilize effective practices to build a community of learners.
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of curriculum materials and instructional practices.
  • Knowledge of skills and strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning.
  • Knowledge of the relationships between teaching and learning.
  • Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid instruction, assessment and learning.
  • Commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and reflection.
  • Reliability in attendance, punctuality, and follow-through.

Desired Qualifications:

  • A Hawaii State Teacher’s license is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university.
  • Successful completion of highly qualified (“HQ”) criteria including praxis requirements for subject area(s) taught.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,993.00 - $91,948.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Waianae, HI 96792: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • Special education: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Hawaii Teaching License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location


Report this job

Similar jobs near me

Related articles