Job Description
Position Information: Position FTE: 1.0 FTE Position Type: Certificated (HEA); *Contract
( *Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements) Annualized Salary:
• 2025-2026 rates $71,962-$140,638*/ year
• prorated based on FTE and contract length Target Positions: Special Education (all programs)
Elementary Dual Language (Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali fluent)
Secondary Dual Language Teacher (Math, Science, Social Studies, LA) (must speak Spanish or Vietnamese)
Secondary World Language (Spanish) Target
Endorsements: Bilingual Education
Special Education (All programs)
Social Studies (w/ Fluency in Spanish)
Math (w/ Fluency in Spanish)
Science (w/ Fluency in Spanish)
World Language (Spanish)
This is a pool posting in anticipation of vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year.
PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Cadre Early Hiring Program is designed to allow early contracts to be extended to certificated staff in key hard-to-fill areas for the following school year. Cadre hires are those that we believe are aligned to Our Promise and Strategic Plan, which will manifest itself in student achievement in service to our community, families, and students. Successful Cadre Hires are those whom we believe could be successfully placed across 80% of our district, in a variety of schools, programs and communities. Placement of 26/27 Cadre Cohort will occur in spring when specific vacancies have been identified.
This post will be reviewed on a routine basis, and selected candidates will be invited for Cadre interviews, based on our district's projected hiring needs. Those who are not extended Cadre interviews or contracts may still be competitive candidates for specific site or program vacancies.
Cadre Early Hiring Timeline:
October - Application Opens
January - Initial Screening Begins
February-April - Interviews/ ongoing screening
Early May - Cadre Placement
For full job descriptions, 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.
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, ****** 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) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.
( *Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements) Annualized Salary:
• 2025-2026 rates $71,962-$140,638*/ year
• prorated based on FTE and contract length Target Positions: Special Education (all programs)
Elementary Dual Language (Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali fluent)
Secondary Dual Language Teacher (Math, Science, Social Studies, LA) (must speak Spanish or Vietnamese)
Secondary World Language (Spanish) Target
Endorsements: Bilingual Education
Special Education (All programs)
Social Studies (w/ Fluency in Spanish)
Math (w/ Fluency in Spanish)
Science (w/ Fluency in Spanish)
World Language (Spanish)
This is a pool posting in anticipation of vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year.
PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Cadre Early Hiring Program is designed to allow early contracts to be extended to certificated staff in key hard-to-fill areas for the following school year. Cadre hires are those that we believe are aligned to Our Promise and Strategic Plan, which will manifest itself in student achievement in service to our community, families, and students. Successful Cadre Hires are those whom we believe could be successfully placed across 80% of our district, in a variety of schools, programs and communities. Placement of 26/27 Cadre Cohort will occur in spring when specific vacancies have been identified.
This post will be reviewed on a routine basis, and selected candidates will be invited for Cadre interviews, based on our district's projected hiring needs. Those who are not extended Cadre interviews or contracts may still be competitive candidates for specific site or program vacancies.
Cadre Early Hiring Timeline:
October - Application Opens
January - Initial Screening Begins
February-April - Interviews/ ongoing screening
Early May - Cadre Placement
For full job descriptions, 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.
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, ****** 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) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; titleixofficer@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The TEACHERS: 2026-2027 CADRE COHORT position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Seattle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
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