DHH Elementary Teacher, .FTE

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• Position Type:
  Certificated Teacher - Elem./ Special Education
• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026

About the District
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 staffare 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.

Edmondsstaffbelieve 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.
About the Position
This is a .8 FTE position for a DHH Elementary (1-5) Teacher at Madrona K-8 School that begins with the
2026-27 school year.

Note:

.2 FTE of this position is non-continuing for the 2026-27 school year ONLY.
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; and
• have experience in creating meaningful activities and interactions in a DHHeducation setting preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates with an endorsement in Deaf Education with ASL Proficiency.

Required Qualifications
:

• Washington State Teaching Certificate withan 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.
Salary:
2026-27 Salary Schedule Range: $85,456 through $152,066.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.
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance…