Alvah A. Scott School was established in 1956 and named after Alvah Alison Scott, a staunch and solid Aiea resident and leader.Mr. Scott was responsible for the establishment of the Aiea gymnasium and facilities as a means of providing recreational outlets for young people of the community. Our large and continually expanding community is today's proof of his success. Scott won the respect and admiration of the people of Aiea and is remembered as a true son of Hawaii. Our school was dedicated to this outstanding member and leader of Aiea community.For over fifty years, our school has educated thousands of youngsters and families in our community. Alvah A. Scott School, throughout all these years, has remained a warm, caring school whose primary objective has been to provide a good learning environment for it's students.OUR MISSIONWe are committed to each child's education by providing equitable opportunities for personal success and inspiring passion for life-long learning.OUR VISIONWe envision the students of Alvah Scott Elementary School as responsible, productive citizens who will become life-long learners.OUR PHILOSOPHYAt Alvah Scott Elementary School, we believe that all children can become complex thinkers and respectful citizens, thereby creating a better global society.Preferred Qualifications: Valid Special Education license from the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board.Desired Experience: Special education classroom experience
in a K-12 school setting.Desired Knowledge: Plan and facilitate Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings; e
xercise independent and professional judgment in carrying out daily functions; maintain an effective work pace under pressure to meet deadlines; grasp new concepts quickly and apply them effectively; work effectively with others.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.alvahscott.org/
