specialist - central office (ml elementary specialist) term limited - Seattle, WA

JobID: 7057 · Position Type: · CERTIFICATED (NON-ADMIN)/CENTRAL OFFICE SPECIALIST · Date Posted: · 2/20/2026 · Location: · STUDENT LEARNING · Date Available: · 09/01/2026 · Closing Date: · 03/08/2026 · Position Information: · Position FTE: · 1.0 FTE, Employee Calendars · Position ...

Job description

JobID: 7057

Position Type:

CERTIFICATED (NON-ADMIN)/CENTRAL OFFICE SPECIALIST

Date Posted:

2/20/2026

Location:

STUDENT LEARNING

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

03/08/2026

Position Information:

Position FTE:

1.0 FTE, 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:

9/1/2026

Contractual End Date:

8/31/2030

The Highline Public Schools Student Learning Department is seeking an ML Elementary Specialist to join our team of educators for the upcoming school year

SUMMARY: The Central Office Specialist is an accomplished teacher who serves in a leadership role at the system level. A specialist provides expert consultation through facilitating collaboration, instructional coaching, and serving as a system leader across a variety of roles. The Central Office Specialist sees their ongoing learning and development as essential to achieve equitable results for all students.

Central Office Specialists provide instructional guidance, professional learning, and program implementation across the system. The ML Elementary Specialist will be a leader in supporting schools in the development and implementation of their ML Service models in an inclusive Supportive Mainstream model. This position requires deep knowledge of ML philosophy, pedagogy, and programming layered with a deep understanding of culturally responsive instructional strategies. The ML Elementary Specialists has comprehensive knowledge and experience in GLAD implementation as well as Dual Language Programming. The ML Elementary Specialist should also be experienced and proficient in curriculum design, integrating ML strategies with special education services, as well as strong experience with STI lesson design and implementation.

The ideal candidates will bring at least three years of ML Leadership experience, along with experience in dual language programs, a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and GLAD Trainer certification.

Endorsement: Elementary Education and ELL

Term-limited: 4 year. Start date: 9/1/2026; End date: 8/31/2030

Required Qualifications:

• WA State Teaching Certificate with endorsements appropriate to subject area and grade level of assignment (Elementary Education and ELL)
• Three years successful teaching experience
• One year successful experience as a specialist or similar role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Endorsement in content-specific area

For a full job description, please see the attachment.

BENEFITS ELIBILITY: 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, 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, ; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, , ; ; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, , ; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.

Attachment(s):

• Specialist.Central.Office