TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION **NON-CONTINUING**

Highline Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyee High School in Highline Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a Limited Term, non-continuing position with assignment at Tyee High School.

A Washington State certified teacher with a Special Education endorsement K-12 and endorsement in core subject areas (or WEST E) is required; valid driver's license and driving insurance are required, with experience serving students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• A valid Washington State Teacher with a Special Education endorsement K-12 and endorsement in core subject areas or a passing WEST E test score in core subject area assigned
• Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance; training or experience serving students with mild to severe disabilities

Responsibilities

• Special Education teacher works with students eligible for special education services as identified by IEP teams
• Instruction provided by certificated teachers with Special Education degrees or endorsements in Least Restrictive Environment

Skills

Special Education

Education

WA State Special Education endorsement K-12

Endorsement in core subject areas

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Highline Public Schools

TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION **NON-CONTINUING** JobID: 7698

• 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*/ year
*prorated based on FTE and contract length

Start Date: 10/21/2026

End Date (Non-Continuing):

04/02/2026

Tyee High School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year! Please note that this is a Limited Term position, and is therefore Non-Continuing.
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.

• 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 insuranceand Training 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, Affrimative 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.