The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is driven by a mission to inspire and empower our students to achieve their full potential. With over 20,000 dedicated professionals, including teachers, librarians, counselors and support personnel, we are building a bright future for public education together.
We are seeking passionate, skilled and innovative individuals to join us in making a meaningful impact on student success and helping to advance the Department’s Strategic Plan. Whether you’re an educator, administrator or support staff, your contribution will play a vital role. Explore the various opportunities to be a part of our team. View our job opportunities and apply online at hawaiischooljobs.org.
Who We’re Looking For:
Teachers, Librarians, Counselors
We are committed to achieving excellence in Hawai‘i’s public schools. We look for candidates with personal involvement in making school improvements through dedicated, creative collaboration—at all levels of the school system.
Explore the benefits of teaching and working in Hawai‘i. Teacher positions will be posted on a continuous basis and will remain posted until filled.
Teacher Recruitment
Mail:
P.O. Box 2360,
Honolulu, HI 96804
Ph: 808-441-8444
Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST, excluding State holidays
Fax: 808-586-4050
Email
School-Level Educational Officers (Principals, Vice Principals)
All school-level educational officers must hold a valid Hawai‘i State School Administrator Certificate. The Department certifies its own school-level administrators through the Hawai‘i Certification Institute of School Leaders (HICISL), which is administered by the Department’s Professional Development and Educational Research Institute. Those possessing a current, valid school-level administrator license through another state may be eligible for certification in Hawai‘i if they meet additional requirements.
Professional Development and Educational Research Institute (PDERI)
Ph: 808-784-5300
Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST, excluding State holidays
Fax: 808-832-3207
Email
District and State-Level Educational Officers
At the district and state level, educational officers include our program specialists, office and branch directors, and deputy and assistant superintendents.
See current job availability and apply for open positions. New educational officer job postings are available every 1st and 16th of the month.
Educational Officer Recruitment
Mail:
P.O. Box 2360,
Honolulu, HI 96804
Ph: 808-564-0877
Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST, excluding State holidays
Fax: 808-586-4050
Email
Classified Employees:
Classified personnel fill a broad range of positions, including educational assistants, behavioral health specialists, speech pathologists, school psychologists, cafeteria helpers, engineers, architects, school custodians, school health aides, office assistants, and much more.
See current job availability and apply for open positions. New classified job postings are available every 1st and 16th of the month.
Classified/Support Services Personnel Recruitment
Mail:
P.O. Box 2360,
Honolulu, HI 96804
Ph: 808-441-8411
Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST, excluding State holidays
Fax: 808-586-4050
Email
Substitute Teachers
See this page for more information.
New Hire Resources
- Benefits Brochure
- Cheat Sheet for New Hires Enrolling in EUTF Health Benefits
- Health Benefits Reference Guide (EUTF and HSTA VB) for Active Employees
- Island Flex Flyer
- Island Savings (Deferred Compensation)
- Premium Conversion Plan, Plan Document for Employees of the State of Hawai‘i
- Securian Life Group Term Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation Form
- Universal Availability Notice Plan Highlights
Hawaiʻi Teacher Induction Center
Established in 2012, the Hawaiʻi Teacher Induction Center leads the only statewide comprehensive teacher induction program in the nation. The center helps to establish a clear framework for beginning teacher induction in Hawaiʻi and includes:
- A three-year comprehensive induction program for every beginning teacher, including two years of intensive mentoring.
- A system pairing each beginning teacher with a trained instructional mentor.
- Ongoing new teacher professional development and professional learning communities designed to meet the unique needs of the beginning teacher.
- Data collection to assess implementation and impact for continuous program improvement.
Equal Opportunity
The Department 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, or 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, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.
Resources
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Data Governance and Analysis Branch
Phone: 808-784-6050
Email