I have recently graduated with an eled degree PreK-3 and Licensure from a reputable college in the State of Ohio. I know standards and license are different between HI and OH. I have also just interviewed with Hawaii and the interview went very well. The interviewer said HI eled is k-6 not PreK-3 like OH, and asked if I would be willing to teach the upper (4-6) grades till my 2 year tenure period is up. I have requested the big island, and he said that they needed teachers for those age/grade levels. I more than willingly said yes, thinking of specializing in Math/Science while down there. I would like to be in contact with a few already existing educators, as well perhaps others who are considering a move. I would love recommendations or enlightenment into my "dream" of moving and teaching in such a diverse setting. Curious to know of what teachers think of the education system, the community involvements, schools that seem to flourish and those that though not reviewed as reputable, offer potential. I have researched as much I thought I could via books and Internet, now I would love actual contacts to communicate/pen pal with. As well perhaps some friends so if I do move I would not be alienated. I am a single Male, with no bills or loans and have about 10k cash saved up for the move. I am someone who is willing and has worked hard up to this point to promote myself and learn as much as possible. Any and all contacts or information that anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Most major universities are recognized-- they must be recognized and accredited by your major governing agency. I forget what all names the different regions have, but the NE has one agency that recognizes and accredits education programs at their universities, the midwest has another, and so on. If your program is accredited, you should be fine. When you apply for licensure, if your *transcripts* do not list the accrediting agency, you will be required to send in a form from the university attesting to the accreditation. I do not think there are too many major programs that are not accredited- just another hoop to jump through!
So, long story short, you should be fine, but just be sure your ed programs is accredited by the regional agency.
On 5/09/07, sophia wrote: > Hi Grace, > In another thread I think you posted that one needs to complete a > credential program at a recognized university to get licensed by the > state in Hawaii. Does this mean that the university in question must > be Hawaiian? > I ask because I'm about to start a program in California and was > thinking I'd apply for licensure in Hawaii when I got done. Would I > be wasting my time with the California program? > - Sophia > > On 5/09/07, Grace wrote: >> Matt- >> >> if you have taken the 6 Praxis tests required for certification > here in Hawaii (PLT, >> Math, Writing, Reading-- Praxis 1-- and two subject area tests-- > for K-6, that would >> be content area and curriculum), then you might get to use those > if you have original >> copies sent to the HTSB. Otherwise, you need to take all those > tests. There is no >> transfer for certification from other states to HI. For answers to > your questions, try to >> the HI DOE website, and the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (the > licensing group, >> separate from the DOE). >> >> The DOE website lists job fairs and recruiting trips they make to > the mainland, so it >> would be a good place to start. >> >> On 5/09/07, Matt wrote: >>> Hey, >>> >>> I'm very interested in teaching in Hawaii as well. I just >>> completed Michigan State University's teacher certification >>> program. I have passed all of the MTTC tests, and am wondering >>> if they transfer over. Does anyone know? >>> >>> Also, some of you have already been given job offers. Did you >>> find out about it at a job fair or online? Any help would be >>> much appreciated. >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> >>> Matt
On 5/09/07, Grace wrote: > Aloha e Sophia-- > > Most major universities are recognized-- they must be recognized and accredited by your > major governing agency. I forget what all names the different regions have, but the NE has > one agency that recognizes and accredits education programs at their universities, the > midwest has another, and so on. If your program is accredited, you should be fine. When > you apply for licensure, if your *transcripts* do not list the accrediting agency, you will be > required to send in a form from the university attesting to the accreditation. I do not think > there are too many major programs that are not accredited- just another hoop to jump > through! > > So, long story short, you should be fine, but just be sure your ed programs is accredited > by the regional agency. > > > > On 5/09/07, sophia wrote: >> Hi Grace, >> In another thread I think you posted that one needs to complete a >> credential program at a recognized university to get licensed by the >> state in Hawaii. Does this mean that the university in question must >> be Hawaiian? >> I ask because I'm about to start a program in California and was >> thinking I'd apply for licensure in Hawaii when I got done. Would I >> be wasting my time with the California program? >> - Sophia >>
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Hello all, I had my interview and the DOE gave me an offer of employment to work on the big island. Does this mean I have a job and should start planning my move or can this still easily fall through the cracks. Or should I wait to start planning my move when I actually here from the school I will be teaching at. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joe
Offer letter should have a link in the top left. Type that into your browser and then follow the instructions for password and user name. After you do that, there is a link for employee document checklist.
Upon reading that, it says new teachers will be contacted in early JUNE with specific school assignments. This is due to collective bargaining agreement, but says you can start planning your move NOW.
so i'm sure you have a job!!
On 5/14/07, Joe wrote: > Mine was identical, but said not a specific school, just the big > island. He then told me that a specific principal would call me > around the end of may/beginning of June. I don't know what to > do? I am way nervous, but still excited. Hopefully all will > work out. Anyone else in this predicament and can share some > words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks, Joe
On 4/11/07, Joe wrote: > Hello all, I had my interview and the DOE gave me an offer > of employment to work on the big island. Does this mean I > have a job and should start planning my move or can this > still easily fall through the cracks. Or should I wait to > start planning my move when I actually here from the > school I will be teaching at. Any info will be greatly > appreciated. Thanks, Joe
Watch out -- working for the DOE is like working for the devil himself!!!!Retaliation! Discrimination! Harassment! Most locals are nice though!
I was researching the Hawaii teacher salaries. I found the Hawaii DOE site. It lists where you would start on the salary scale based on your experience, level of degree, etc. But it doesn't have any indication of the steps. I would like to see a grid that has the pay rates for each year, all the way to maximum.
Is this chart accessible via the internet? It must exist somewhere.
I have never found it on the internet before. It is in our teacher contracts (books, basically).
On 4/30/07, Brian wrote: > I was researching the Hawaii teacher salaries. I found the > Hawaii DOE site. It lists where you would start on the > salary scale based on your experience, level of degree, > etc. But it doesn't have any indication of the steps. I > would like to see a grid that has the pay rates for each > year, all the way to maximum. > > Is this chart accessible via the internet? It must exist > somewhere. > > Thanks for any insights.
If you are a member of the union you can find the salary schedule on the hsta.org website. You have to be a member to login, then you can download the salary schedules. Hope this helps
On 5/06/07, Gracek wrote: > I have never found it on the internet before. It is in our teacher contracts (books, > basically). > > On 4/30/07, Brian wrote: >> I was researching the Hawaii teacher salaries. I found the >> Hawaii DOE site. It lists where you would start on the >> salary scale based on your experience, level of degree, >> etc. But it doesn't have any indication of the steps. I >> would like to see a grid that has the pay rates for each >> year, all the way to maximum. >> >> Is this chart accessible via the internet? It must exist >> somewhere. >> >> Thanks for any insights.
Hi. I am currently a substitute teacher in Sacramento, CA. Today I chatted with a fellow sub who used to work in Hawaii as a full-time teacher at a private school. She said it isn't hard to find a job at a private school, and that one does not have to have a teaching credential (license). Is that true? Does anyone know more about teaching at a private school?
that would really depend on the private school. If you are interested, try doing some searches on private schools in HI and see what you can find out. In Hawaii, teaching credentials and licenses are two different things. In some states, the credential is given by the state DOE. Here, the HTSB grants licensure once all requirements are met. One of those requirements is having obtained teaching credentials through a university that is approved by the HTSB. You can start teaching rather easily with a credential in EL ED, but no license, but it is harder (in public schools at least ) to find a job if you have no teaching credential, unless you are in special education.
if you search for HI DOE, you will come up on the state DOE site and can search for all this information.
On 5/04/07, sophia wrote: > Hi. I am currently a substitute teacher in Sacramento, CA. > Today I chatted with a fellow sub who used to work in Hawaii > as a full-time teacher at a private school. She said it > isn't hard to find a job at a private school, and that one > does not have to have a teaching credential (license). Is > that true? Does anyone know more about teaching at a private > school?
On 5/06/07, Gracek wrote: > that would really depend on the private school. If you are interested, try doing > some searches on private schools in HI and see what you can find out. In Hawaii, > teaching credentials and licenses are two different things. In some states, the > credential is given by the state DOE. Here, the HTSB grants licensure once all > requirements are met. One of those requirements is having obtained teaching > credentials through a university that is approved by the HTSB. You can start > teaching rather easily with a credential in EL ED, but no license, but it is harder (in > public schools at least ) to find a job if you have no teaching credential, unless you > are in special education. > > if you search for HI DOE, you will come up on the state DOE site and can search for > all this information. > > > On 5/04/07, sophia wrote: >> Hi. I am currently a substitute teacher in Sacramento, CA. >> Today I chatted with a fellow sub who used to work in Hawaii >> as a full-time teacher at a private school. She said it >> isn't hard to find a job at a private school, and that one >> does not have to have a teaching credential (license). Is >> that true? Does anyone know more about teaching at a private >> school?
Does anyone know whether Hawaii has alternative licensing programs? In California, you can do what's called an "intern" program, which allows you to begin teaching full-time while earning a preliminary credential over a two year period. Does anything like this exist in Hawaii?
Greetings and Aloha Grace, There are always alternatives. One of the programs you might investigate is the community school system. If you have a transferable skill set that you can teach, this is a good place to start. Hawaii does have quite a few grants available to those who would like to get into the teaching profession. Much of Hawaii are title 4 and title 1 schools which make us primed for both state and federal grant monies. If you are willing to teach in a distressed area the state of Hawaii may pay part of your tuition to an accredited university. The University of Hawaii has the information you would need on this subject, it is possible that the DOE site might have somethig concerning the program as well. I know several people who are in the bachelors of education program, receiving assistance from the DOE. My website Geekmoms.com should be operational this summer, this site will be a community resource offering practical advice and solutions to pressured people. I would suggest that you contact LCC which has a certification program, I would also involve myself in the local school system as they would be very advantageous in directing you to the various programs and organizations you would need to contact that can help you achieve your goals. I hope this helps. TheGeekMom:O)
Thanks, this is helpful to know. I'll look into this further.
On 5/09/07, THEGEEKMOM wrote: > Greetings and Aloha Grace, > There are always alternatives. One of the programs you might > investigate is the community school system. If you have a > transferable skill set that you can teach, this is a good place to > start. Hawaii does have quite a few grants available to those who > would like to get into the teaching profession. Much of Hawaii are > title 4 and title 1 schools which make us primed for both state > and federal grant monies. If you are willing to teach in a > distressed area the state of Hawaii may pay part of your tuition > to an accredited university. The University of Hawaii has the > information you would need on this subject, it is possible that > the DOE site might have somethig concerning the program as well. I > know several people who are in the bachelors of education program, > receiving assistance from the DOE. > My website Geekmoms.com should be operational this summer, this > site will be a community resource offering practical advice and > solutions to pressured people. > I would suggest that you contact LCC which has a certification > program, I would also involve myself in the local school system as > they would be very advantageous in directing you to the various > programs and organizations you would need to contact that can help > you achieve your goals. > I hope this helps. > TheGeekMom:O)
I'm coming to Hawaii this summer and will probably be working with the ARLISE program for Special Ed licensure (my licensure from Florida won't transfer as I never did student teaching, unfortunately, even though I have 2 years of teaching experience).
Can any Special Ed teachers tell me what to expect? I'll be doing mild/moderate or learning disabilities probably, although I don't know where I will be teaching yet or at what grade level. I've taught at the high school level in Florida and Virginia.
I'd love to know things like class sizes, what the students and parents are like, etc.
My husband is already in Hawaii (he's at UH working on his doctorate) and I spent three months in Honolulu, where we will be living, so I have a general idea of what to expect at least on the "living there" side. Now I'm just wondering what working there will be like!
Hi there. I'll be moving back to Hawaii in July! I'll be teaching 3rd grade at the new Keone'ula elementary. Anyone on this board teach there or know someone that does? I'd like to contact someone there to begin to get a feel for the school.
I wanted to share this critique I found online, but I think my message was censored when I attempted to post it yesterday. I found the critique to be pro-teacher, pro- working class, and intelligent. I would hope a teachers' forum would be an appropriate place for the free sharing of ideas and critique. If not, what are we teaching the kids? Here is the link: [link removed]
On 5/23/07, Wild Cat wrote: > Ok, this time my post went right through. Last time I had > tried to post in the subgrouping of teahers, and it was not > allowed through. I hop the link is clickable in this > posting.
Hi, I'm from Texas, and truly don't know the teacher problems that HI has. However, I am a 10 year teacher and I would like to response to "Angry Teacher...."
Why are you complaining about the random drug testing? Sports people, doctors and nurses have to do it all the time, so do UPS, Postal workers...the list is endless.
I am sorry to hear that your raises are attached/contigent on the drug testing.
I work in a SPED school and I want to know if my collegues are in a "sober frame of mind". Because if they are not, it could have a serious effect on how the students are treated and what happens when a "situation" gets out of hand.
I wouldn't want to work with a construction worker who was high-or drugged up from the night before's activities. It's a safety issue.
I wouldn't want a surgeon who was still hungover from the night before cocaine party operating on me.
AND... I wouldn't want a strung-out teacher teaching the moral rights and wrongs of life to my daughter either. Or even English for that matter.
You are in a job (Career) where the safety and moral issues of other peoples lives are dependent on YOU.
YOU don't have to be perfect, just practice setting the example you preach. You are a TEACHER after all.
I never read the original post in its entirety, but I also work in this state. I voted *for* the referendum, but I am somewhat appalled that policemen and city employees are not required to do the same. If teachers are required, I think they should be also. After all, policement and city employees have an extreme amount of responsibility for the health and safety of our citizens as well.
On 7/26/07, Christine Rhoden wrote: > On 5/23/07, Wild Cat wrote: >> Ok, this time my post went right through. Last time I had >> tried to post in the subgrouping of teahers, and it was not >> allowed through. I hop the link is clickable in this >> posting. > > > Hi, I'm from Texas, and truly don't know the teacher problems that HI has. > However, I am a 10 year teacher and I would like to response to "Angry > Teacher...." > > Why are you complaining about the random drug testing? Sports people, > doctors and nurses have to do it all the time, so do UPS, Postal workers...the list is > endless. > > I am sorry to hear that your raises are attached/contigent on the drug testing. > > I work in a SPED school and I want to know if my collegues are in a "sober > frame of mind". Because if they are not, it could have a serious effect on how > the students are treated and what happens when a "situation" gets out of hand. > > I wouldn't want to work with a construction worker who was high-or drugged > up from the night before's activities. It's a safety issue. > > I wouldn't want a surgeon who was still hungover from the night before cocaine > party operating on me. > > AND... I wouldn't want a strung-out teacher teaching the moral rights and wrongs > of life to my daughter either. Or even English for that matter. > > You are in a job (Career) where the safety and moral issues of other peoples lives > are dependent on YOU. > > YOU don't have to be perfect, just practice setting the example you preach. > You are a TEACHER after all. >
Aloha e Sophia--
Most major universities are recognized-- they must be recognized and accredited by your
major governing agency. I forget what all names the different regions have, but the NE has
one agency that recognizes and accredits education programs at their universities, the
midwest has another, ...See More