Teacher Special Education

Position Type:
Certificated (HEA) Special Education Teacher (Pool)

Annualized Salary: $71,962–140,638 per year (
* prorated based on FTE and contract length)

Contractual

Start Date:

09/01/2026

A Special Education teacher works with students found eligible for special education services through the Identification and Evaluation process. Eligible students access learning in their least restrictive environment determined by their IEP team. Instruction is provided by certificated teachers with Special Education degrees or endorsements.

• 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
• Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance
• 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 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, and Civil Rights Act (employees):
Executive Director of Human Resources, ;
Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX:
District Ombudsman, , civilrightscoordinator; titleixofficer;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, , 504coordinator;
Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.