DHH High School Teacher, FTE

• Position Type: Certificated Teacher - HS/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/26/2026
• Location: Edmonds-Woodway High School
• Closing Date: 07/13/2026

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. This is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice. They are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs.

Edmonds staff believe that every student has the capacity to learn. They support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students.

This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract position for a DHH High School Teacher at Edmonds-Woodway High School that begins with the 2026-27 school year.

Our program pursues excellence for students in Deaf Education through visually accessible learning environments (American Sign Language) that promote literacy, problem solving skills, and academic and social growth in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Teachers plan and provide communication, social, and academic instruction for primary grade level students. This position requires you to:

• plan and provide educational activities for deaf and hard of hearing students with a wide range of learning needs;
• utilize ASL to communicate with students and staff;
• develop and implement student goals and objectives based on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs);
• be proficient in sign language with versatility from ASL to PSE as appropriate for instruction and communication;
• have experience in creating meaningful activities and interactions in a DHH education setting (preferred).

Preference will be given to candidates with an endorsement in Deaf Education with ASL Proficiency and Math or Science.

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Special Education, or the ability to obtain one prior to the position start date.
• Have graduate-level training from an approved program in Deaf Education.
• Must be able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language and written English.

A complete application includes:
Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references), 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts. To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

2025-26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226 (2026-27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026-27 school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non-continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non-continuing contract.
  
  Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP.
• Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2026-27 school year a .6 FTE (either continuing or non-continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.
• Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of:
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • 403(b) Plans

The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this job, the employee is expected to navigate various school and classroom environments. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging…