Manager - Special Education Programs

Job Title Manager - Special Education Programs (Job ID: 4924) Position Type: Administrator - Central Office/ Manager Date Posted: 6/26/2026 Location: Student Services About the District Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you are working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day! About the Position The Manager of Special Education Programs provides leadership, professional development, and program management for assigned Special Education programs and staff supervision. Successful candidates will have expertise in evidence-based practices in assessment and instruction, program evaluation, and special education law. Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in one (1) of the following fields: Special Education, School Psychology, Speech/Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Administration, or related field. Three (3) or more years of work experience in a school setting in one (1) or more of the following fields: Special Education, School Psychology, Speech/Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Administration, or related field. Licenses / Special Requirements Valid Washington State Principal or Administrator Certification (or provide proof of enrollment in the certification program within one (1) year of hire date). Salary 2026-27 Manager Salary Schedule: Level III - $192,803 to $196,736 depending on education. Requested Application Materials Resume Two Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references during the application process) Two Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Certificates Benefits Our benefits package includes Washington state medical insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to enroll in and take advantage of: Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Personal Leave Employee Assistance Program Deferred Compensation Plans 403(b) Plans How to Apply Apply online. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly. Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Ed. D, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, View phone number on click.appcast.io,View email address on click.appcast.io Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner Ed. D, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Edmonds School District