Salary: $142,175.00 - $201,269.00 Annually
Location : Solomon Elementary: 211 Carpenter Street, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Job Type: Full-time 12-month Principal
Job Number:District / Complex Area: EO / Central / LMW
School / Office: EO / Solomon Elementary
Opening Date: 11/01/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position %: 100%
Position Number: 69295
DescriptionAPPLICANTS MAY BE ALL EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS AND OTHERS WITH THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATE. APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Principal positions require possession of a Hawaii Professional School Administrator Certificate.
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is included in the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.
***ANTICIPATED VACANCY***INTERVIEW: Please make accommodations to be available for an interview when you are contacted. The interview will be scheduled by the respective district office and will be conducted in accordance with Article 11 of the HGEA unit 6 contract. If you are not contacted for an interview, it is an indication that there are other applicants of a higher priority consideration for the vacancy.
SALARY RANGE: EOSR-08, $142,175 to $201,269. Placement on the salary range will be in accordance with DOE regulations.
WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.
HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant.
Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.
http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiipublicschools
Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.
APPROVED: Robert Davis
Interim Assistant Superintendent
Office of Talent Management
PaydayNew 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.
12-month principals enjoy a range of competitive benefits: - Holidays: Employees observe paid holidays during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
- Vacation: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: 12-month certificated employees earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
- Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
- Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
- Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
- Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
- Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
- Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
- Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
- Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
- Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
The above is intended as a general summary of the benefits offered and is subject to change. This does not constitute a contract or binding agreement. Benefits vary by type of employment appointment and collective bargaining agreements.
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PRINCIPAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Do you currently have a valid Hawaii Professional School Administrator Certificate (PSAC or PSAC-P) issued by the Hawaii Certification Institute for School Leaders (HICISL)?
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