Special Education Teacher, Case Manager (Candidate Pool) SY26-27 (Washington)

About the role

Summit Public Schools is a leading network of public schools preparing a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 12 schools serving over 4,000 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. As a Special Education Teacher (Case Manager), you will act as a full faculty member across all school systems and provide specialized support to students on IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of accommodated instruction, classroom accommodations, and assessment of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Goals for students receiving Diverse Learner services.
• Facilitate IEP-based instruction in a resource room setting.
• Provide case management for a caseload of students, including:
  • Ensuring students consistently receive supports, accommodations, and/or modifications as delineated in their IEPs.
  • Consulting with general education teachers to adjust core curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet unique learning needs.
  • Collaborating with school staff, related service providers, and parents to monitor progress and adjust educational plans annually.
  • Leading the development and design of IEPs, including facilitating IEP meetings.
• Administer and interpret academic diagnostic assessments for initial and triennial evaluations.
• Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to diverse learners.
• Serve on a professional development team with other Special Education Teachers across the Summit network.
• Provide support to students in office hours before and/or after school one day each week.
• Utilize an instructional coach to develop educator skills and apply new practices to support students with exceptional needs.

A student school day is around 8:00–8:30 AM to 3:00–3:30 PM, depending on the school. Teachers’ workdays begin no earlier than 8:00 AM and end no later than 5:00 PM.

Requirements

• Commitment to Summit’s values and belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education.
• Teaching Credential in California, Washington, or another U.S. state.
• Bachelor’s Degree (a Master’s Degree in Education is preferred but not required).
• Clear health and background check.

Qualifications

• Experience with California’s electronic IEP system, SEIS, preferred.
• Experience writing state-compliant IEPs preferred.
• Teaching experience in your subject preferred but not required.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Skills

• Passion for being a world-class project-based learning teacher.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with high-performing, mission-aligned colleagues.
• Commitment to working in intentionally heterogeneous schools and supporting all diverse students.
• Eagerness to engage in professional development and continuous improvement.
• Growth mindset and openness to feedback.

Benefits

• Retirement plan.
• “Take what you need” PTO policy.
• 12 paid holidays and 3 weeks of organization-wide closures during the year.
• Health, dental, and vision plans at 25% cost (Summit covers the remaining 75%).
• Employee life and disability insurance at no cost.

Pay

The salary for this position ranges from $67,649 to $106,155, commensurate with experience and qualifications.