Special Education Teacher

About the Team

Highline Public Schools is driven by a core promise: Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. Our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan centers on this mission, prioritizing four bold goals to transform our district:

• Culture of Belonging: Creating an environment where all students are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Delivering academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every learner.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Fostering multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Helping students explore possibilities and develop mindsets for a changing future.

Hilltop Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our dedicated team of educators for the 2026-2027 school year. We are committed to ensuring that every student has access to a Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) tailored to their unique needs.

About the Role

As a Special Education Teacher, you will work directly with students who have been identified as eligible for special education services through the district's identification and evaluation process. Your primary focus will be to provide high-quality instruction that supports students in achieving their goals as outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

You will collaborate with IEP teams to determine the appropriate Least Restrictive Environment for each student, ensuring they access learning opportunities that maximize their potential. This role requires a deep commitment to serving students with mild to severe disabilities, utilizing your expertise to create inclusive and effective learning experiences.

Hiring Process

Individual positions within the district may be filled through various processes, including external hires, internal hires, internal displacements, or internal voluntary transfers. Highline Public Schools reserves the right to prioritize current employees during the hiring process. For a comprehensive view of the specific duties and expectations for this position, please refer to the full job description attachment.

Equal Opportunity

Highline Public Schools, District #401, is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all federal and state laws regarding discrimination. We do not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment based on race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability. We also explicitly include neurodivergence (including autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and ADHD) in our nondiscrimination policies.

We provide equal access to all educational programs and extracurricular activities, including the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Executive Director of Human Resources or the District Ombudsman.