Hawaii Association Of School Psychologists

Hawai'i Association of School Psychologists

Live and Work in Hawai'i

Applying

The position of School Psychology in Hawai'i is a District level position, one hired by the State of Hawai'i Department of Education (DOE).

Applying involves creating an account with the State of Hawai'i's Department of Education's electronic Human Resources website (eHR).

Searching open positions can be found under the Classified / Support Services Personnel Positions (External) section of the eHR website.

General Info on Working in Hawaii

Hawai‘i is an amazing place to work and live! The majority of school psychologists in Hawai‘i work within the public schools. Hawai‘i is unique in that we have one school district for the entire state, the Hawai‘i Department of Education. To learn more about available positions, please click here: https://ehr.k12.hi.us/hrprod/faces/p/ap/pages/ApJobPostings.jspx (use keywords “school psychologist” to narrow down your results).

Contact us PRIOR to applying so we can help guide you in the process and may assist you with getting into contact with resources that may be helpful if moving to Hawai'i, including possible relocation assistance.

We recommend that you only apply to the island(s) where you are interested in living and working. The application process can be lengthy, so it is encouraged to apply early! Hawai’i hires school psychologists year-round.

Answers to FAQs: Hawai‘i school psychologists are considered “12 month employees,” and work year-round. School psychologists accrue personal leave and sick days each month, totaling 21 days of each per year, and take all state holidays (~14 or so per year). Typical work expectations include primarily conducting assessments, initials and re-evaluations, and providing consultation to teachers and support staff. It is typical to work across several school campuses. School psychologists are included in the Hawai‘i Government Employee’s Association (HGEA) union.

We will be happy to answer any questions you might have! Send us an email at HASP808@gmail.com

School Psychology Internships

Historically, the Hawai‘i DOE has accepted school psychology interns and hired them into paid positions. Prospective intern students are encouraged to contact the District Educational Specialist (DES) of the district(s) of interest to inquire about opportunities for internship and availability before applying.

Please contact us at HASP808@gmail.com for current DES contact information. Because staffing is variable from year-to-year, it is recommended that interns reach out for the DES list in the winter season prior to their upcoming internship year. (i.e. internship year begins 2028-2029 SY --> reach out to HASP no earlier than January 2028).

The Hawai‘i DOE allows for a rich internship experience and will afford you opportunities to work with a diverse population in a beautiful setting. Upon internship completion you will be permitted to apply to available school psychology positions within the Hawai‘i DOE. Many of our interns have stayed with the department after completing their internship year!