Lincoln Elementary - Grade K-5 Special Education Teacher (2024-01079)

Description

LINCOLN SCHOOL'S VISION:

All Lincoln School students will be lifelong learners who are literate, caring and responsible citizens that Aspire to Inspire.

LINCOLN SCHOOL'S MISSION:

To provide a nurturing environment and a strong foundation for lifelong learning with high expectations that fosters:

1. literacy

2. respect

3. responsibility

4. resourcefulness

5. relationships

President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is one of six elementary schools in the Roosevelt Complex, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Although it is now located at the foot of Punchbowl, Lincoln Elementary was originally located a few blocks away, next to Thomas Square.

"In 1923 when McKinley High School was moved to a larger campus, the building it occupied (next to the Art Academy) was renamed Lincoln. And from 1923 to 1957, it served as the main elementary school in Honolulu. In 1957 a new school was built for Lincoln at its current location in Punchbowl." (Robert M. Fox and David Cheever, Honolulu Star Advertiser, March 01, 2015)

The school serves preschool to fifth grade children from Kewalo, Punchbowl, Tantalus, Makiki and the surrounding Hawaiian Homesteads of Papakolea and Kalawahine. Like the school building, the residential neighborhood surrounding the school was relocated as well.

James Gonser, of the Star Advertiser wrote, "In the late 1800s, many Hawaiians were displaced from their land in the rural parts of O'ahu and crowded into downtown tenements in search of work, according to state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands records."

Several of those Hawaiian families moved onto public lands above Punchbowl crater looking for a healthy, self-sufficient life. They created the first neighborhood of Papakolea. Papakolea today is a 27-acre homestead with 391 homes and about 1,500 residents near the entrance to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

The community was added to the Hawaiian Homestead Act in 1934. The act provides for awarding Hawaiian home lands for homestead purposes to eligible applicants who are "Native Hawaiian." That's defined as someone who has no less than 50 percent Hawaiian ancestry and who is at least 18 years old."

Puni Kekauoha from Kula No N? Po'e Hawai'i, added that, although the majority of the families that relocated to Papakolea were Native Hawaiian a few Portuguese and other ethnicities were also present and continue to live in Papakolea.

This small group of tightly knit families grew the community to what it is now. The Papakolea community organization continues to foster the idea of "ohana" and fights to preserve the vision that their kupuna believed in. This connection to their Hawaiian roots has helped them to thrive and prosper.

However, like all communities, they are not immune from the challenges of multi-generational living, poverty, health issues, and abuse. This trend of displacement, movement, and perseverance to rebuild prevails throughout our school history. It underscores not only our school population, but also our beliefs and practices as well.

Minimum Qualifications

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/).

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://les.lincoln.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.

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits:

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year. Salaries, Benefits, and Support - Teach in Hawaii

• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.

• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan. For more information, please visit the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund | Home to see premiums and contributions for Bargaining Unit 05 members.

• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.

• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.

• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex (nbsbenefits.com) This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.

• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
  
  Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits. For more information, please visit ERS (ehawaii.gov)

• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
  
  The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
  
  This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.

• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.

• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.

• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation.
  
  Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. 12-Month Teachers are represented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association. More information can be found at by visiting the HSTA.

The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.

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Will you have completed a bachelor's degree or higher by July 30, 2024?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hawaii State Department of Education

Address P.O. Box 2360

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96804

Website https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org