TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION (DPK)

Highline Public Schools; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley View Early Learning is seeking a Developmental Pre-Kindergarten (DPK) Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year.

A valid Washington State Teacher with a Special Education ECE endorsement or a passing WEST-E test score in the core subject area is required, along with a valid WA driver's license and proof of insurance. Experience serving students with mild to severe disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington State teaching credential with Special Education ECE endorsement or WEST-E test in core subject area
• Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance
• Training or experience serving students with mild to severe disabilities

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students eligible for special education services in the Least Restrictive Environment per IEP
• Collaborate with IEP teams and certificated staff to plan and implement individualized instruction
• Deliver instructional strategies to support students with varying disabilities

Skills

Special Education

ECE endorsement

WEST-E test

Driver's license

Education

Washington State Certification

ECE Endorsement

Job description

• Position Type:
  CERTIFICATED (NON-ADMIN)/ TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION ECE
  

Position Type: Certificated (HEA) ; *Contract
(*Continuing or Non-Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements)

Annualized Salary:
*26/27 SY $73,833-$144,164*/ year
*prorated based on FTE and contract length

Contractual Start Date: 09/01/2026

Valley View Early Learning is seeking a Developmental Pre-Kindergarten (DPK) Special Education Teacher to join our team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year!

SUMMARY

A Special Education teacher works with students found eligible for special education services through the Highline Public School's Special education process of identification and evaluation. Eligible students access learning in their Least Restrictive Environment determined by their IEP (Individualized Education Plan) team. Instruction is provided by certificated teachers with Special Education degrees or endorsements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A valid Washington State Teacher with a Special Education ECE endorsement or a passing WEST E test score in core subject area assigned
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insuranceandTraining or experience in serving students with mild to severe disabilities

For a full job description, please see the attachment.

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.Check them out here !

NOTE

Individual positions may be filled via one the following processes: external hires, internal hires, internal displacements, or internal voluntary transfers. Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process.

OUR PROMISE

Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled.Any person having inquiries should contact:Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affimative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, [e-mail] ; [e-mail] ; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, [e-mail] ; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.