TEACHER ELEMENTARY

Applitrack; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Public Schools in Washington state is seeking multiple elementary school teachers for the 2026-2027 school year to join our team of educators.

These certificated teaching positions require a current Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsed subject area, with criminal background clearance and other licenses as required. Annualized salary ranges from $73,833 to $144,164, prorated based on contract length and FTE.

Qualifications

• Current Washington State Teacher's certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Criminal background clearance and all certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines as required.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary students and implement district curriculum.
• Contribute to the district's education goals for the 2026-2027 school year.

Education

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

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Highline Public Schools

• Position Type:
  CERTIFICATED (NON-ADMIN)/ TEACHER ELEMENTARY

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

ContractStart Date: 09/01/2026

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

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, Affi…; 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.

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