Position Information:
Highline Virtual Academy is seeking a Learning Resource Center (LRC) Special Education Teacher to join their team of educators for the 2023-2024 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.

Learning Resource Center (LRC) Assignment Responsibilities The Special Education Learning Resource Center (LRC) teacher serves students with identified disabilities who require Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in one or more academic or non-academic areas. Students in this classroom setting typically receive a large portion of their daily instruction through general education alongside their general education peers. Students will receive SDI based on their IEPs, which may be delivered through various models including co-teaching, push-in, or pull-out support.

• Implement interventions based on student assessments and evaluations.
• Establish and communicate clear lesson and intervention purpose.
• Schedule student interventions that are responsive to changing needs for intensity and /or duration.
• Utilize data and frequent, ongoing progress monitoring systems to inform instructional decisions and/or revisions.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, literacy/math coaches and other service providers to plan/program for a wide range of student needs.
• Coach and support student behavior related to teacher, school and community expectations.
• Implement and model behavioral intervention and de-escalation strategies across settings.

For a full job description, please see the attachment.

Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here!

The Highline strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation:

• Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices so all students have an equal chance at success.
• Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction.
• Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families and community partners.
• Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. 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.