TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION LRC
Highline Public SchoolsAbout the role
Position Pool Information
Position FTE:1.0 FTE, Employee Calendars Position Type: Certificated (HEA); *Contract(*Continuing or Non-Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements) Annualized Salary:
*25/26 SY$71,962-$140,638*/ year
*prorated based on FTE and contract lengthContractual Start Date: 09/01/2026
Cascade Middle School is seeking a Special Education Teacher LRC to join our team of educators for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! Please note: Spanish proficiency is preferred.
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 insurance and 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, religi
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