SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (26-27 SY)

Highline Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Public Schools is seeking multiple Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year in Washington state. certificated positions with HEA or continuing contract options are available, with annualized salaries listed below.

Special Education teachers work with students eligible for services through the IEP team, providing instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment as determined by the IEP. All certificated teachers hold SE endorsements or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington state teaching certificate with Special Education K-12 endorsement.
• Endorsement in core subject areas or passing WEST-E in core subjects.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education K-12 endorsement

endorsement in core subject areas or WEST-E passing score

Job description

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

Position Type: Certificated (HEA) ; *Contract

(Continuing or Non-Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements)

Annualized Salary: *26/27 SY $73,833-$144,164* per year

prorated based on FTE and contract length

Contractual Start Date: 09/01/2026

Highline Public Schools is seeking to fill multiple Special Education Teachers 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 endorsement K-12 and endorsement in core subject areas assigned or a passing WEST E test score in core subject area assigned
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance and Training or experience in serving students with mild to severe disabilities

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.

Highline Strategic Plan

• 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 and/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, Affinative 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.