TEACHER ELEMENTARY (1ST GRADE)

Highline Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Elementary School in Washington is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher to join our Dual Language program for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will be responsible for delivering instruction in English and contributing to the district's instructional goals.

The ideal candidate must hold a Washington State teaching certificate with a relevant endorsement and pass background checks and all required certifications. This role is a certificated contract position with benefits eligibility.

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 for this position by state and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1st Grade in a Dual Language partnership as part of Midway Elementary School.
• Contribute to district goals and education plan for the 2026-2027 school year.

Education

Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s)

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

TEACHER ELEMENTARY (1ST GRADE) JobID: 7458

• Position Type: Certificated (HEA) ; Contract

Annualized Salary: *25/26 SY $71,962-$140,638*/ year *prorated based on FTE and contract length*

ContractStart Date: 09/01/2026

Midway Elementary School is seeking a 1st Grade Teacher to join our team of educators for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! The individual in this position will be teaching on the English side of a Dual Language partnership.

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, Affirmative 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.

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 8:52:30 PM CST.