Position Information:
Bow Lake Elementary School is seeking a DHH Special Education Teacher to join their team of educators!

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Assignment Responsibilities: The Special Education Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing teacher serves identified deaf and hard-of-hearing special education students who may or may not have other disabilities. Students served in a DHH setting may be served in a general education classroom, Learning Resource Center setting or a self-contained setting with interpreters and/or other auditory supports depending on areas of eligibility.

• Design and implement programming that assists DHH students in navigating academic and social settings.
• Work closely with sign language interpreters to problem-solve academic, social and behavioral issues of DHH students in inclusive settings.
• Assist with the establishment and supervision of internships, community service and vocational learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Train and supervise paraprofessional service delivery.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, literacy/math coaches and other service providers to plan/program for a wide range of student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear lesson and intervention purpose.
• Schedule student interventions that are responsive to changing needs for intensity and /or duration.

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.