Position Type: CERTIFICATED (NON-ADMIN)/TEACHER SPECIAL EDUCATION DHH

Date Posted: 7/31/2025

Location: TYEE HIGH SCHOOL

Date Available: 09/01/2025

Closing Date: 08/08/2025 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: *24/25 SY

$70,207-$137,330*/ year * prorated based on FTE and contract length

Contractual Start Date:

09/01/2025

Tyee High School is seeking a Special Education DHH Teacher to join our team of educators for the 2025-2026 school year!

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 and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, 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. See Board Policy 5010 for Highline's commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, title.ix@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act (students): Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Social Services and Mental Health, 206.631.3255, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org, Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.

Attachment(s): Teacher-Special Education 2025-04-10 (7).pdf