Molokai Middle: Grade 8 US History Teacher, 65948 (2026-02652)

Job Responsibilities:

8th Grade U.S. History Teacher (10-Month)

Instructional Delivery & Curriculum Design Curriculum Implementation:

Design and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons covering major eras in early U.S. History (typically from the Exploration and Colonization periods through the Civil War and Reconstruction).

Critical Thinking Promotion:

Foster historical thinking skills, including chronological reasoning, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and understanding cause-and-effect relationships.

Differentiated Instruction:

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the diverse needs of 8th-grade learners, including IEP, 504, ELL, and advanced students.

Civic Literacy:

Guide students in understanding the foundations of American democracy, the U.S. Constitution, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Assessment & Data Driven Instruction Formative & Summative Grading:

Develop, administer, and grade a variety of assessments (quizzes, projects, essays, and exams) to measure student progress accurately.

Data Analysis:

Utilize student performance data to identify learning gaps, adjust instructional pacing, and implement targeted interventions.

Timely Feedback:

Provide constructive and timely feedback on student work to encourage academic growth and accountability.

Classroom Management & Student Culture Positive Environment:

Establish and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom culture rooted in mutual respect and high academic expectations.

Developmental Support:

Understand and support the unique social-emotional and developmental needs of young adolescents (middle school/8th grade).

Behavior Management:

Consistently enforce school and classroom policies using proactive and restorative behavior management strategies.

Collaboration & Professional Engagement PLC Participation:

Collaborate actively with the Social Studies department and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to align curriculum, share best practices, and analyze student outcomes.

Parent Communication:

Maintain open, proactive communication with parents and guardians regarding student academic progress and behavior via email, phone, and parent-teacher conferences.

School Community:

Participate in required staff meetings, professional development days, and school-wide events during the 10-month contract period. Job Requirements / Qualifications (Bonus Section)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in History, Secondary Education, or a related field.

Certification:

Valid State Teaching Certification for Middle School Social Studies / Secondary History (Grade 8).

Experience:

Prior experience teaching middle school-aged students is highly preferred. 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.molokaimiddle.org/