HSTA members get active for candidates across the state

In spite of the busy final week of the school year in the classroom, teachers turned out to help HSTA-recommended candidates' campaigns at various events on many islands.

Above: Members of HSTA's Hilo Chapter volunteered to help with parking and other chores at Gov. David Ige's fundraiser in Hilo Wednesday.

Above: Members of HSTA's Kauai Chapter sign waved for various candidates we're supporting, including Ige and congressional candidate Sherry Alu Campagna.

Above: HSTA members supported Gov. Ige at a Stew and Rice event Thursday at Mililani High School.

Above: HSTA members showed sign waving spirit for Green Thursday at the corner of Vineyard Blvd. and Pali Hwy.

Above: Members of HSTA's Hilo Chapter braved the Hilo rain to sign wave for Lieutenant Governor candidate Dr. Josh Green, Ige and others.

Check here bit.ly/hstaforige2018 for a schedule of Ige events and opportunities to volunteer.

Click here for an Ige teacher call-to-action flier and this Ige fact sheet, explaining just some of the reasons why educators should vote him in for another four years.

Click here for the news release for Josh Green for Lieutenant Governor.

Click here for the new release for Sherry Alu Campagna for Congress.

As another school year comes to a close for most of you, the HSTA wants to wish you a wonderful summer. Thank you for going above and beyond for your students, often in difficult circumstances.

We know that if we stick together, we can harness our collective power to improve public schools and make them better places in which to teach and learn.

Member Matters e-newsletter will be on a reduced schedule over the summer, with the next editions scheduled for June 15 and 29. In July, we plan Member Matters for July 6, 20 and 27.

If there are any major developments, we plan to send out a special email blast and will also post them on HSTA's Facebook page.

Restorative justice workshop June 8

Click here to register!

NEA National Board Jump Start Academy

Cost: $150 for HSTA members, $800 for non-members. (NBCT teachers receive a $5,000 bonus)

What is NEA’s National Board Jump Start?

In 2002, the Washington Education Association asked National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who supported candidates through National Board Certification the following question: “If you had the luxury of several days to work with new candidates before they started the process, what would be most helpful to them?” In response, Jump Start was born. Today, the three- to four-day training runs in over 40 NEA and AFT affiliates across the country. The NEA member benefit continues to be a NBCT-designed and led program.

What does Jump Start offer and who is it for?

NEA Jump Start is early support for those who have registered as candidates with the National Board and have selected their certificate area. It is the first piece in a continuum of professional learning; one that ideally includes year-long candidate support. It provides candidates with important information about the certification process, time to examine component and Assessment Center requirements, the opportunity to plan how to meet requirements, and time to collaborate, gather resources and information needed to pursue certification — all in a supportive, constructive, and collegial environment. Jump Start is candidate centered, builds a professional learning community, and focuses on the skills, knowledge, dispositions, and strategies needed to be successful in the National Board Certification process. We believe candidates are masters of their own National Board journey.

UniServ Director position open at HSTA

In this position, the HSTA seeks a professional with an understanding of the operations of a labor union, and direct experience in union organizing and program coordination to support the Association’s goals. This 12-month position requires a person who is articulate, a risk taker, organized and a believer in due process. Starting salary is $68,186.

HSTA has an opening for the UniServ Director position located on the island of Oahu and is seeking a strong teacher advocate who possesses strong skills in providing training, organizing, advocacy, and grievance processing in support of HSTA members employed by the State of Hawaii Department of Education and Public Charter K-12 teachers. Applicant must be an effective communicator, self-starter and have the ability to relate to people with diverse cultural backgrounds. Baccalaureate degree required, and will substitute substantial experience in comparable work. Some travel is required. Experience in collective bargaining and organizing is desirable.

If you are interested, apply online by June 25 at Indeedjobs.com: https://www.indeedjobs.com/hawaii-state-teachers-association/_hl/en_US

HSTA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

Are you one of 1,400 teachers whose license expires this year?

The Hawaii Teachers Standards Board (HTSB) has asked the HSTA to remind members that teachers need to renew their licenses in a timely manner. As of mid-April, there were approximately 1,400 teachers whose licenses will expire this year, so they need to take action before June 30, 2018. Failure to hold a valid license may result in a fine of up to $500.

If your license expires on June 30, 2018, you must login to your HTSB account before June 29, 2018, and complete your renewal process. Here is the link to the HTSB.

You are strongly encouraged to renew early in the renewal period, as you must allow for processing time. Renewals submitted after June 29, 2018, may not be processed in the event of unexpected issues.