Elementary School Teacher

Highline Public Schools; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Public Schools in Washington is seeking multiple Elementary School Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to support students as they learn foundational skills and develop positive attitudes toward education.

Join a district focused on Culture of Belonging, Innovative Learning, Bilingual & Biliterate capabilities, and Future Ready mindsets, with collaborative teams and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teacher's certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Criminal background clearance and all certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality elementary instruction aligned with district goals.
• Support student learning and development of essential skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet diverse student needs.

Education

Washington State Teacher's certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)

Job description

Highline Public Schools is seeking multiple Elementary School Teachers to join our team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year!

SUMMARY: Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District's goals of education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Current Washington State Teacher's certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Criminal background clearance and all certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities.

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.