Job Details

Salt Lake Elementary School (SLES), established in 1970, is part of the Moanalua Complex Schools and celebrated its 45th anniversary during the 2015-16 school year. The school is a Title I school and receives federal funds with over 50% students in free or reduced lunch status. SLES enrolls approximately 700 students annually, serving students from Kindergarten through 6th grade. The school prepares children to be life-long learners through the direct teaching of the thinking skills and Habits of Mind. We pride ourselves with the motto: “Dolphin P.R.I.D.E. Practicing Respect, Integrity and Demonstrating Excellence.” The theme for this year is “Enhancing...Dolphin P.R.I.D.E".
Preferred Qualifications: Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.

Desired Experience: Special education classroom experiencein a PK-2 school setting.

Desired Knowledge: Plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings; exercise independent and professional judgment in carrying out daily functions; maintain an effective work pace under pressure to meet deadlines; grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively; work effectively with others.

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 ( 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 atwww.hawaiiteacherstandardsboard.org.

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