The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is dedicated to recruiting and supporting highly qualified educators and school staff to ensure student success. Whether you’re looking to become a licensed teacher, substitute teacher, paraeducator or school administrator, there are many pathways to joining our public education system.

Mga tagapagbigay ng edukasyon

Mga Guro

Ang Departamento ay nire-renew ang pangako nito sa pagkuha ng mataas na kwalipikadong mga lisensyadong guro sa bawat silid-aralan. Ang pagsisikap na ito ay naaayon sa Priyoridad II ng Estratehikong Plano ng Departamento: Mataas na Kalidad ng Educator Workforce sa Lahat ng Paaralan.

In order to teach in Hawaiʻi’s public schools, you will need to hold a Hawaiʻi teaching license or permit. In some states, a license is known as your teaching credential or teacher certification. To obtain your no-cost Hawaiʻi teaching license or permit, you must complete the requirements laid out by the state’s Hawaii'i Teacher Standards Board.

Bisitahin ang aming Magturo sa Hawaiʻi portal upang matuto nang higit pa tungkol sa mga benepisyo ng pagtuturo sa Hawaiʻi, kabilang ang paglilisensya ng guro.

Mga Kapalit na Guro

Ang Departamento ay naghahanap ng mga kapalit na guro upang tumulong na mapanatili ang pagpapatuloy ng pag-aaral sa mga paaralan. Kung ikaw ay may hilig sa edukasyon at nais na magkaroon ng epekto sa silid-aralan, galugarin ang mga kwalipikasyon, proseso ng pagkuha, at mga kinakailangan sa pagsasanay upang makapagsimula.

Paraeducator (Mga Katulong sa Edukasyon)

Gumagana ang isang paraeducator sa ilalim ng pangangasiwa ng mga guro o iba pang propesyonal na practitioner. Ang posisyon ay likas na pagtuturo at nagbibigay ng iba pang direktang serbisyo sa mga bata at kabataan at kanilang mga pamilya, kabilang ang:

1. One-on-one na pagtuturo.
2. Pagtulong sa pamamahala sa silid-aralan.
3. Pagbibigay ng tulong sa pagtuturo sa isang computer laboratory.
4. Pagsasagawa ng mga aktibidad sa pakikilahok ng magulang.
5. Pagbibigay ng suporta sa pagtuturo sa isang library o media center.
6. Gumaganap bilang tagasalin.
7. Pagbibigay ng mga serbisyo ng suporta sa pagtuturo sa ilalim ng direktang pangangasiwa ng isang mataas na kwalipikadong guro o propesyonal na practitioner.

At minimum, Educational Assistants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:

1. Successful completion of an examination approved by the Department, such as the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment provided by the Education Testing Service (ETS). 
2. At least 48 baccalaureate-level semester credits from an accredited institution recognized by the Department, which included 3 credits in mathematics and 3 credits in English.
3. An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution recognized by the Department.

Go to www.hawaiischooljobs.org to see all available Educational Assistant job opportunities!

ParaPro and ParaPathways Assessments

These are computer-based assessment options for Educational Assistants and paraprofessional tutors to meet the minimum qualifications for employment. ETS will continue to offer the ParaPro Assessment through Aug. 31, 2026. See our flyer ng impormasyon to learn about a ParaPathways testing opportunity only available until Dec. 31, 2026.

The administration of these assessments is managed by the Community Schools for Adults (CSA)​. Contact a CSA campus to schedule a test date and time:

McKinley CSA:

• McKinley Campus: 808-594-0540
• Kauaʻi Campus: 808-274-3390
• Maui Campus: 808-873-3082

Waipahu CSA:

• Waipahu Campus: 808-307-9677
• Hilo Campus: 808-480-3231
• Wahiawa Campus: 808-305-3200

Mga Programa sa Paghahanda

Programs that prepare teachers – including counselor and librarian candidates – or other practicing professionals, must obtain an affiliation agreement with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education in order to place candidates in our public schools under the direct supervision of a mentor. The Department maintains a list of programs with affiliation agreements.

Mahalaga: Ang kasunduan sa kaakibat ay hindi ginagarantiya na ang mga kandidatong kumukumpleto ng isang programang tagapagturo ay maaaprubahan para sa isang guro sa Hawaiʻi, tagapayo ng paaralan o lisensya ng librarian ng paaralan. Ang mga tanong tungkol sa kung ang isang programa ay nakakatugon sa mga kinakailangan para sa isang lisensya sa Hawaiʻi – kabilang ang mga programang out-of-state, online at “alternatibong ruta” – ay dapat idirekta sa Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.

PAGIGING ADMINISTRATOR NG PAARALAN 

The Hawai‘i Department of Education is committed to building strong school leadership through high-quality training and certification programs. Whether you’re an aspiring vice principal, principal, or an experienced administrator from another state, our certification pathways help ensure that all school leaders are equipped to guide students and staff toward success.

HICISL Vice Principal Certification Program 

This one-year residency internship provides hands-on leadership experience under the guidance of a mentor principal. Participants gain valuable skills in school administration, and successful completion leads to an Initial School Administrator Certificate (ISAC). This certification allows individuals to apply for vice principal or equivalent positions within Hawaiʻi’s public schools.

HICISL Principal Certification Program

Idinisenyo para sa mga nanunungkulan na pangalawang punong-guro ng Departamento, ang isang taong paghahandang programang ito ay tumutulong sa mga naghahangad na punong-guro na bumuo ng mga kasanayang kailangan para sa pamumuno ng paaralan. Sa matagumpay na pagkumpleto, ang mga kalahok ay makakatanggap ng Professional School Administrator Certificate (PSAC), na nagbibigay-karapat-dapat sa kanila na mag-aplay para sa punong-guro o mga katumbas na posisyon.

Mga Pathway sa Sertipikasyon para sa Mga Lisensyadong Administrator sa labas ng Estado

Experienced school administrators from states outside of Hawaiʻi may be eligible for a provisional school administrator certification based on their qualifications. 

External applicants who meet certification requirements are issued a provisional school administrator license valid for two years from the date of issue. 

Track IV – Licensed Administrator na may Bise Principal na Karanasan

Requirements:

• Hold a current/valid K-12 school administrator license/certificate from a U.S. state.
• Magkaroon ng master's degree sa Educational Administration o Educational Leadership mula sa isang akreditadong unibersidad.
• Have at least five years of K-12 school level administrative experience, including at least three years as a licensed/certified public school vice principal. (DOE OTM 600-020 employment verification form required.)
• Have satisfactory school level administrator performance evaluations from the last two years of employment.
• Have an updated resume or curriculum vitae.
• Have three letters of recommendation from: 1) most recent direct supervisor; 2) a teacher who was supervised by the applicant; and 3) a community member.  Letters must be signed and dated within six months of the application.  

If all requirements are met, applicants qualify for an Initial School Administrator Certificate – Provisional (ISAC-P), allowing him/her to apply for vice principal or equivalent positions.

Track V – Licensed School Administrator with Principal Experience

Requirements: 

• Hold a current/valid K-12 school administrator license/certificate from a U.S. state.
• Magkaroon ng master's degree sa Educational Administration o Educational Leadership mula sa isang akreditadong unibersidad.
• Have at least five years of K-12 school level administrative experience, including at least four years as a licensed/certified public school principal. (DOE OTM 600-020 employment verification form required.)
• Have satisfactory administrator performance evaluations from the last two years of employment.
• Have an updated resume or curriculum vitae.
• Have three letters of recommendation from: 1) most recent direct supervisor; 2) a teacher who was supervised by the applicant; and 3) a community member.  Letters must be signed and dated within six months of the application.

If all requirements are met, applicants qualify for a Professional School Administrator Certificate-Provisional (PSAC-P), allowing him/her to apply for vice principal, principal, or equivalent positions.

To support the transition to the Department, newly hired school administrators with a provisional certificate (ISAC-P or PSAC-P) must participate in identified program seminars to include:

• School Leadership – Foundations in Operations (SL-FIO)
• HICISL Vice Principal Certification Program
• HICISL Principal Certification Program
• New Principal Academy

Two years of probation with satisfactory performance evaluations result in tenure in the Department.  Professional School Administrator Certificate (PSAC), allowing you to apply for principal or equivalent positions.

Mga Miyembro at Asawa ng Serbisyo Militar – Portability ng Mga Lisensya

Sa ilalim ng Servicemember Civil Relief Act (SCRA), ang aktibong-duty na mga tauhan ng militar at kanilang mga asawa ay maaaring magpatuloy sa paggamit ng kanilang mga propesyonal na lisensya kapag lilipat dahil sa mga utos ng militar. Upang maging kwalipikado, ang mga indibidwal ay dapat:

1. Lumipat sa labas ng hurisdiksyon ng awtoridad sa paglilisensya na nagbigay ng kanilang orihinal na lisensya o sertipiko dahil sa mga utos ng militar.
2. Magbigay ng kopya ng kanilang mga kautusang militar sa bagong awtoridad sa paglilisensya. 
3. Aktibong ginamit ang kanilang lisensya o sertipiko sa dalawang taon bago lumipat.
4. Maging nasa mabuting katayuan sa nag-isyu ng awtoridad sa paglilisensya.
5. Sumunod sa mga pamantayan ng pagsasanay, disiplina, at patuloy na mga kinakailangan sa edukasyon sa bagong hurisdiksyon.