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

教育提供者

教師

The Department is renewing its commitment to hiring highly qualified licensed teachers in every classroom. This effort aligns with Priority II of the Department’s Strategic Plan: High Quality Educator Workforce in All 學校.

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 夏威夷州教師標準委員會.

訪問我們的 夏威夷教學入口網站 了解更多有關在夏威夷任教的福利，包括教師執照。

代課老師

The Department is seeking substitute teachers to help maintain learning continuity in schools. If you have a passion for education and want to make an impact in the classroom, 探索資格、招募流程以及入門培訓要求。

助教（教育助理）

助理教師在教師或其他專業從業人員的監督下工作。該職位本質上是教學職位，並為兒童、青少年及其家庭提供其他直接服務，包括：

1. 一對一輔導。
2. 協助課室管理。
3. 在電腦實驗室提供教學幫助。
4. 開展家長參與活動。
5. 在圖書館或媒體中心提供教學支援。
6. 擔任翻譯員。
7. 在高素質教師或專業從業人員的直接監督下提供教學支援服務。

At minimum, Educational Assistants must possess a high 學校 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 資訊傳單 to learn about a ParaPathways testing opportunity only available until Dec. 31, 2026.

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

麥金利 CSA：

• 麥金利校區：808-594-0540
• 考艾校區：808-274-3390
• 毛伊校區：808-873-3082

懷帕胡 CSA：

• 懷帕胡校區：808-307-9677
• 希洛校區：808-480-3231
• 瓦希阿瓦校區：808-305-3200

準備課程

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.

Important: The affiliation agreement does not guarantee that candidates completing an educator program will be approved for a Hawaiʻi teacher, school counselor 或者 學校 librarian license. Questions regarding whether a program meets requirements for a Hawaiʻi license – including out-of-state, online and “alternative route” programs – should be directed to the Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board.

BECOMING A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR 

The Hawai‘i Department of Education is committed to building strong 學校 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 學校 leaders are equipped to guide students and staff toward success.

HICISL 副校長認證計劃 

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

HICISL 校長認證計劃

Designed for tenured Department vice principals, this one-year preparatory program helps aspiring principals develop the skills needed for 學校 leadership. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Professional 學校 Administrator Certificate (PSAC), which qualifies them to apply for principal or equivalent positions.

州外執業管理員認證途徑

Experienced 學校 administrators from other states may be eligible for certification based on their qualifications.

第四軌道－具有副校長經驗的持牌管理員

如果你：

• Hold a valid K-12 學校 administrator license from another U.S. state.
• 擁有經認可大學頒發的教育管理或教育領導碩士學位。
• Have at least three years of experience as a licensed 學校 administrator.

You may qualify for the Initial 學校 Administrator Certificate (ISAC), allowing you to apply for vice principal or equivalent positions.

第五軌道－具有主要經驗的持牌管理員

如果你：

• Hold a valid K-12 學校 administrator license from another U.S. state
• 擁有經認可大學頒發的教育管理或教育領導碩士學位
• 擁有至少五年的 K-12 管理經驗，其中至少四年擔任校長。

You may qualify for the Professional 學校 Administrator Certificate (PSAC), allowing you to apply for principal or equivalent positions.

軍人及配偶 – 執照可移植性

根據《軍人民事救濟法》（SCRA），現役軍人及其配偶在因軍事命令調動時可以繼續使用他們的專業執照。為了獲得資格，個人必須：

1. 由於軍事命令而移出頒發其原始許可證或證書的許可機構的管轄範圍。
2. 向新的許可機構提供他們的軍事命令的副本。 
3. 在搬遷前的兩年內積極使用其執照或證書。
4. 與發證機構保持良好關係。
5. 遵守新管轄範圍內的實踐標準、紀律和繼續教育要求。