What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mokulele Elementary - Grade K-6 School Counselor, 68122 (2025-01152) position at Hawaii State Department of Education?
Description
Mokulele Elementary School, located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, was established in 1961 on land leased from the federal government to provide an education for the growing number of military families stationed in Hawaii during the Vietnam War. The significance of the logo represents the Hawaiian interpretation of the word Mokulele meaning "flying ship or airplane". The nickname "flyers" and the airplane refer to the United States Air Force Base on which the school is located. Our school colors are blue and yellow.
Mokulele currently serves students in grade Pre-Kindergarten to six. Our staff is committed to meeting the educational needs of all students enrolled as we continue our efforts to bring quality to our education program. We believe that communication between parents and school personnel is basic to helping every child achieve his or her academic and social potential. We invite you to become a contributing and integral part of our school.
Our Vision:
Mokulele Elementary School is a Tribes school where all learners succeed in a safe, positive place that values relationships and relevant learning.
Our Mission:
The mission of Mokulele Elementary School is to provide our students with the skills, knowledge and resiliency to be successful life-long learners in a rapidly changing world.
Our School Logo:
"Mokulele" is the Hawaiian interpretation of a "flying ship" or airplane.
The nickname "Flyers" and the airplane represent our school's tie to the United States Air Force since the school is located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Honolulu.
Minimum Qualifications
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/).
Supplemental Information
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://mokulele.k12.hi.us/
Equal Opportunity
The Hawaii State Department of Education 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, as well as 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, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Payday
New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.
