Kalakaua Middle: Grade 7 English Language Arts Teacher, 60930 (2026-01211)

Kalakaua Middle School is seeking a collaborative and student-centered 7th Grade ELA Teacher to join an integrated grade-level team. In this team model, you will share a common cohort of students with a dedicated team of core teachers, working together to provide a seamless academic and social-emotional experience. The ideal candidate will deliver rigorous, culturally responsive literacy instruction while actively participating in team meetings to track student data, coordinate interdisciplinary projects, and develop holistic support strategies. We are looking for a communicator who thrives in a team environment and is committed to fostering a love for reading and writing through a unified approach to student success. To see what Kalakaua Middle School is all about, check out this video: https://bit.ly/3J71Jzy. You can also visit our school website at https://www.kalakauamiddle.org. 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.kalakauamiddle.org