Moanalua Elementary - Grade K-3 Special Education ...

Our VisionMoanalua Elementary School is a model community of 21st-century learners, contributing to the global society with compassion, integrity, and aloha in the pursuit of one’s purpose, passion, and dreams.Our MissionMoanalua Elementary School empowers students to engage in a rigorous and relevant curriculum while exploring their passions and dreams in a safe, supportive, nurturing environment.Our Core ValuesHigh expectations for allSuccess at high levels for all learnersA rigorous and relevant educationThe development of the whole childContinuous growth/improvement to maximize potentialDiversity and equityNurturing innovation to prepare for the futureRisk-takingCritical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication (the 4Cs)Positive, caring relationshipsSafe, supportive, nurturing environment for the MES OhanaCompassion, integrity, aloha, trustCollaboration, teamworkThe 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 (visit 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 more information about this school, please visit their website at:

Created: 2025-11-07