About This Position
Pre-School Special Education Teacher
About Our School
Pearl City Elementary School (PCES) provides a safe and supportive environment for students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. PCES enables students to actively participate in a democratic system by communicating and collaborating among all stakeholders as members of the student council.
Students are also provided a variety of learning opportunities that focus on critical thinking and analytical skills. PCES provides students with opportunities to utilize a range of technology in preparation for transition to an ever-changing global society. The school also inspires students to set and attain high expectations while maintaining strong moral character.
The school’s instructional program supports the academic, social, and physical development of all students. In addition, resource teachers provide an array of enrichment lessons in music, computer technology, Hawaiiana, physical education, guidance, and library media.
PCES also offers various extracurricular activities such as: chorus (Na Leo Nahenahe O’ Pu’uloa), Student Council, Library Club, Campus Safety Officers (CSO), Positive Action Club (PAC), Math Team, Book Club, Fitness Club, basketball, and track.
PCES believes it is important to provide a comprehensive education experience for students that address the whole child.
PCES Vision
Pearl City Elementary is a place that is safe and caring where life-long learners work together to achieve success.
PCES Mission
Our mission at Pearl City Elementary is for all students to be:
PRODUCTIVE: Achieve academic success through differentiated instruction
PREPARED: Become critical thinkers and effective users of technology
PROMPT: Precise and compassionate communicators
POSITIVE: Display qualities of good citizenship
POLITE: Be respectful of themselves and others
Vision of a Public School Graduate
All public school graduates will:
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Realize their individual goals and aspirations;
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Possess the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to contribute positively and compete in a global society;
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Exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; and
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Pursue post-secondary education and/or careers.
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.pearlcity-es.org/