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*Combo TEACHER SECONDARY (ELA) / SPECIALIST - SCHOOL BASED (ML)
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$78,088 / year median in Washington
+3% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 8/15/2026
- Combo
TEACHER SECONDARY
(ELA) / SPECIALIST- SCHOOL BASED (ML)
JobID:
7445Position Type:
CERTIFICATED
(NON-ADMIN)/ TEACHERSECONDARY
Date Posted:
8/14/2026Location:
TYEE HIGH SCHOOL
Date Available:
09/01/2026Closing Date:
08/23/2026 COMBOWITH 7446
Position Information:
Position FTE:
Teacher Secondary- 0.8 FTE Specialist School Based
- 0.
FTE Total:
1.0FTE, 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 length
Contractual Start Date:
09/01/2026 Tyee High School is seeking an ELA Teacher / ML School-Based Specialist to join our team of educators for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!TEACHER SUMMARY
Teachers help students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations which will lead them toward the fulfillment of the District's goals of education.SCHOOL-BASED SPECIALIST SUMMARY
The School-based Specialist is an accomplished teacher who serves in a school leadership role outside the classroom with the purpose of supporting the growth of instructional and professional practice in other staff and/or facilitating the implementation of a building program. A School-based Specialist may work in four main ways:- Facilitate effective and cohesive instructional/professional teams within the school building
- Provide focused classroom coaching work with individual staff
- Facilitate planning and implementation of the school building's professional development work
- Serve in a variety of roles (to be determined) as a system leader, enabling strategic attention to curriculum/program, assessment and staff development needs
Required Qualifications:
WA State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate to subject area and grade level of assignment- ELL endorsement required Three years successful teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
One year successful experience as a specialist or similar role For a full job description, please see the attachments.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. Applicants will be notified when a position has been filled.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, 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, Affirmative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) andTitle IX:
District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org ; titleixofficer@highlineschools.org ; Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act:
Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org ;Address:
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166. Attachment(s): School-based Specialist 2021-12-07 (15).pdf Teacher 2021-12-07 (30).pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/15/2026 1:25:06 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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