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Position Information
| Position FTE: | McMicken Heights Elementary School - 0.5 FTE
Cascade Middle School - 0.5 FTE
Total: 1.0 FTE, Employee Calendars
*Schedule TBD* |
| Position Type: | Certificated (HEA); *Contract
(*Continuing or Non-Continuing contracts based on organizational requirements) |
Annualized Salary:
*24/25 SY | $70,207-$137,330*/ year
*prorated based on FTE and contract length |
| Contractual Start Date: | 09/01/2025 |
McMicken Heights Elementary School is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Special Education Case Manager to join our inclusive education team and support our 1st grade team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both special education and general education instructional practices, with the ability to design and deliver Specially Designed Instruction aligned with grade-level standards. This role requires a commitment to inclusive education, including co-planning with general education teachers, providing in-class supports, and managing paraeducator staff to ensure effective service delivery. The Case Manager will consult regularly with teachers to reduce barriers to learning, support the implementation of accommodations and modifications, and monitor student progress to inform instruction. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset are essential to supporting students across a variety of learning environments, including general education classrooms and small groups.
Cascade Middle School is seeking a collaborative and student-centered Special Education Case Manager to join our inclusive education team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both special education and general education instructional practices, with the ability to design and deliver Specially Designed Instruction aligned with grade-level standards. This position has a particular focus on literacy development, and will include both push-in and pull-out supports as part of case management responsibilities. The role involves co-planning with general education teachers, providing targeted in-class support, leading small-group instruction, and coordinating paraeducator staff to ensure high-quality service delivery. The Case Manager will regularly consult with teachers to reduce barriers to learning, support the implementation of accommodations and modifications, and closely monitor student progress to inform instruction. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset are essential to supporting students across a range of learning environments, including general education classrooms and small-group settings.
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A valid Washington State Teacher with a Special Education endorsement K-12 and endorsement in core subject areas assigned or a passing WEST E test score in core subject area assigned
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of insurance and Training or experience in serving students with mild to severe disabilities
For a full job description, please see the attachment.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: 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 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, [email protected]; Civil Rights Act (students): Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, [email protected]; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Social Services and Mental Health, 206.631.3255, [email protected], Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.
