Special Education Teacher; Case Manager

Position Type

Certificated (HEA);
Contract. Continuing or Non-Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements.

$71,962-$140,638 per year (prorated based on FTE and contract length).

09/01/2026

Bow Lake Elementary School

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:
  
  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 insurance, and training or experience in serving students with mild to severe disabilities.

Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

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 guide dog 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.

For inquiries, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources or the District Ombudsman as listed in the original posting.