Special Education Teacher (Case Manager), SY25-26 (California)

Summit Public Schools • El Cerrito, CA

67d • $63,718 - $99,987

About The Position

Special Education Teacher Case Manager SY25 26 at Summit Public Schools View all jobs Who We Are What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare 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 4000 students in the Bay Area and Washington state 100 of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average We need exceptional diverse and mission aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life Join us The Summit Model Summits research backed model makes teaching and learning at a Summit school unlike any other At Summit our teachers mentor the same group of students each year in advisory groups which allows them to build strong relationships based on deep trust over multiple years Mentors meet 11 with each student regularly to coach students toward their personal goals and meet daily as a mentor group During Project Time teachers teach universal skills through real world projects using their subject area expertise to help students apply their knowledge to the world around them Through our research backed curriculum Summit gives teachers the tools they need so that they can focus on teaching and becoming the best project based teachers in the world We are deeply committed to continuous improvement at Summit both as an organization and for our individual faculty With dedicated days of professional development built into the academic year regular coaching sessions with a school leader and a culture of honest actionable and timely feedback we equip our teachers with the tools necessary to improve their practice and tackle challenging issues We also prioritize developing leaders from within and have invested in multiple career pathway programs for our teachers and school leaders Summit has intensive collaboration structures built in to our weekly schedules Teachers collaborate at the grade and subject levels forming regular communities of practice to support each other in continuously improving as project based teachers and mentors By design our schools are small communities where every student is known They are intentionally heterogeneous and reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate As a teacher this will require being culturally responsive and creating equitable learning pathways for all students What Youll Do The Special Education Teacher Case Manager is responsible for acting as a full faculty member across all school systems such as grade level teams and weekly faculty meetings and offers advice student status updates and ideas to best support students on IEPs In addition the Special Education Teacher Case Manager will have sole responsibility for and be expected to 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 Ensure students are consistently receiving supports accommodations andor modifications as delineated in each students Individualized Education Plans IEP Consult with general education teachers to adjust core curriculum instruction and assessment to meet the unique learning needs and styles of a caseload of students Collaborate with school staff related service providers and parents to collect information and monitor the progress of a caseload of students in order to review and adjust educational plans at least annually Lead the development and design of IEPs for a caseload of students receiving IEP services including facilitating IEP meetings Administer and interpret academic diagnostic assessments to determine learners strengths and areas of need for initial and triennial assessments 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 to collaborate Provide support to students in office hours before andor after school one day each week Utilize an instructional coach to develop educator skills and apply new practices to support students with exceptional needs and mentees A student school day is around 8 830am to 3 330pm depending on the specific school Teachers days shall begin no earlier than 800 am and end no later than 500 pm on any given workday What You Need Commitment to uphold Summits values and the belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life Teaching Credential in California Washington or another US state Bachelors Degree a Masters Degree in Education is preferred but not required Clear health and background check Teaching experience in your subject preferred but not required Experience with Californias electronic IEP system SEIS preferred Experience writing state compliant IEPs preferred Who You Are You want to be a world class project based learning teacher You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with mission aligned high performing colleagues You find positivity in shared successes Youre excited to teach Summits common curriculum and assessment system which was designed for teachers and by teachers in partnership with learning scientists You care deeply about working in intentionally heterogeneous schools and are ready to support all diverse students to reach a fulfilled life Youre eager to engage in professional development and be developed as a practitioner in a network that is committed to continuous improvement You have a growth mindset and see feedback as a positive What You Get In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work youll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan take what you need PTO policy 12 paid holidays and 3 weeks of organization wide closures during the year You and your dependents will have access to multiple health dental and vision plans at 25 cost we cover the other 75 and employee life and disability insurance at no cost Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent The salary for this position starts at 63718 and goes up to 99987 commensurate with experience and qualifications Summit is an equal opportunity employer We believe that diversity equity and inclusion are directly intertwined with education We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each others voices across identities cultural backgrounds and life experiences We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities Spanish language proficiency is a plus To see Summit Public Schools full non discrimination statement as it relates to students and parents along with designated compliance coordinators for each school see HERE for Washington and HERE for California To see Summit Public Schools full non discrimination statement as it relates to employees see here for Washington and here for California

Requirements

• Commitment to uphold Summits values and the belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life
• Teaching Credential in California Washington or another US state
• Bachelors Degree a Masters Degree in Education is preferred but not required
• Clear health and background check

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in your subject preferred but not required
• Experience with Californias electronic IEP system SEIS preferred
• Experience writing state compliant IEPs preferred

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
• Ensure students are consistently receiving supports accommodations andor modifications as delineated in each students Individualized Education Plans IEP
• Consult with general education teachers to adjust core curriculum instruction and assessment to meet the unique learning needs and styles of a caseload of students
• Collaborate with school staff related service providers and parents to collect information and monitor the progress of a caseload of students in order to review and adjust educational plans at least annually
• Lead the development and design of IEPs for a caseload of students receiving IEP services including facilitating IEP meetings
• Administer and interpret academic diagnostic assessments to determine learners strengths and areas of need for initial and triennial assessments
• 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 to collaborate
• 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 and mentees

Benefits

• In addition to joining a highly motivated team and engaging in meaningful work youll have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits including a retirement plan take what you need PTO policy 12 paid holidays and 3 weeks of organization wide closures during the year You and your dependents will have access to multiple health dental and vision plans at 25 cost we cover the other 75 and employee life and disability insurance at no cost Our compensation policy strives to be equitable and transparent The salary for this position starts at 63718 and goes up to 99987 commensurate with experience and qualifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees