Special Education Teachers

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. 

  • Develop and maintain compliant Individual Education Plans (IEP) and other compliance documents.
  • Provide interventions and systematic, purposeful instruction at student’s instructional level.
  • Develop, implement, and adjust appropriate programming that provides access to a students’ Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
  • Utilize data and frequent, ongoing progress monitoring systems to inform instructional decisions and /or revisions. 

MINIMUM 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 
  • Training or experience in serving students with mild to severe disabilities 

Location

Burien, WA

Application Deadline Date

September 1 2024

Audience

Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Master in Teaching Students: Elementary Certified Teachers Graduate Alumni Undergraduate Alumni

Salary

67, 056 - 131, 389

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Ongoing Training and Professional Learning Opportunities, Retirement, Deferred Compensation Plan

Contact Info

Contact Name

Shirley Siloi

Contact Email

shirley.siloi@highlineschools.org