FTE Special Education Teacher and Case Manager, Middle School

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1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher and Case Manager, Middle School – Port Townsend School District, Blue Heron Middle School, Port Townsend, Washington.

Job postings may also appear in district listings. This job is for the 2026-27 school year and is posted March 12, 2026.

Job : 5583761

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 12, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources-Job posting

Position Opening Announcement: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher and Case Manager

Blue Heron Middle School

2026-27 School Year

Posting Date:
March 12, 2026 Posting No. 2026-12

• Hold a current Washington State Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• Demonstrated special education teaching experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with inclusionary models of service delivery and collaboration.
• Experience with universal screening, progress monitoring, and data-based decision-making.
• Knowledge of Autism, Dyslexia and complex student needs.
• Assist the school administrator or designee in developing training for para educators in the core curriculum areas.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of effective transition plans.
• Knowledge of core curriculum and state standards with ability to modify for diverse learners.
• Experience implementing evidence-based instructional practices and specially designed instruction.
• Outstanding communication skills, flexibility, ability to work in teams, and sense of humor.
• Experience with assistive technology and instructional technology tools.
• Commitment to person-fist language, shared ownership of students, and inclusive practices
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the total school program, to work collaboratively with colleagues, and a commitment to achieve school goals and objectives.
• Knowledge and experience with project or place-based learning preferred.

• Provide Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) in both general and special education as outlined in IEPs.
• Communicate regularly with general education teachers and para educators to provide strategies enabling them to deliver SDI within their classrooms.
• Support implementation of accommodations/modifications in advance through collaborative planning.
• Monitor to ensure that accommodations are being delivered consistently by general education staff.
• Promote student independence by coaching staff to avoid over-reliance on adult proximity support.
• Support collaborative academic and behavioral interventions serving all students who need them.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in partnership with families and school teams.
• Maintain compliance with timeline, documentation, and progress reporting requirements.
• Plan and support transitions between programs and grade levels.
• Collaborate with other community partners or support services.
• Participate in staff functions, committees, and meetings.

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials are available online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment

Bargaining Unit:
Port Townsend Education Association

Salary Range: DOE, 2025-26 $ 61,500-$119,584

Note:

Salary range for the 2026-27 school year will be updated when available.

Benefits include Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance coverages. Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement, plans available: TERS Plan 2 or TERS Plan 3.

A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:

• Completed application form
• Current Resume
• Letter of Interest stating your qualifications
• Three letters of recommendation from current/previous supervisors
• Unofficial transcripts
• Photocopy of your Washington State Certificate(s) or equivalent from another state. (Obtaining and providing a Washington State Certificate would be a provision of employment.)

For application questions contact:

Kate Santerre,…