2026 Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
About the Employer
Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity. Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs. The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876. U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017. Three schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools: Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School. The others are: Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, and Webster Elementary Schools, and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools. The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities: All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly. Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions. Non-Discrimination Policy (BP 0410)
Important Comments
Important Comments
2026 ESY SUMMER SCHOOL 6/22/26-7/17/26
SUBMIT a 2026 Summer School Teaching Application via EdJoin.
Available: Teaching positions
Teachers with current satisfactory evaluations may apply for the 2026 SMMUSD Summer Session. Teachers with the appropriate credential and/or certificate(s) for teaching in the special education subject area for which the application is made are required. Read all the information below carefully before applying.
Locations and Times (subject to change):
The Extended School Year (ESY) program will operate for four weeks and will be held at the following sites based on students’ rising grade levels.
Students will attend the ESY program for the grade level they are entering in the fall (e.g., students exiting 8th grade will attend the 9th grade ESY program).
Teacher Dates and Times
• Mandatory Professional Development: June 17th & 18th
• Program Dates: June 22nd - July 17th
• Teacher Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
Santa Monica –PreK through 8th Grade
Edison Elementary School
• Preschool & TK (rising PreK/TK): 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Lower Elementary School (rising Grades K–4): 8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• Upper Elementary & Middle School (rising Grades 5–8): 8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Santa Monica – Rising 9th through 12th Grade, and Transition
Santa Monica High School
• High School & Transition Programs: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Malibu – PreK through 12th Grade
Malibu High School
• Preschool & TK (rising PreK/TK): 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Elementary, Middle, and High School (rising Grades K–12): 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Program Overview:
ESY serves students who have an IEP that specifically indicates that ESY is required due to regression and the fact that students can’t recoup those skills over a break. ESY is not to make progress, it is to maintain progress.
Teacher Expectations:
• Professional Development
o Teachers are required to attend ESY professional development on Wednesday, June 17, and Thursday, June 18.
o In accordance with the negotiated agreement between SMMCTA and SMMUSD, attendance at these professional development days is required in order to teach ESY, and teachers will be paid at the established hourly rate.
o Failure to attend the required professional development days will result in removal from a summer school assignment.
• Assessment Requirements
o Teachers may be required to administer pre- and post-surveys and/or assessments.
o Teachers may also be asked to administer additional assessments during the summer session.
• Progress Reporting and Family Communication
o Teachers will provide an in-person or zoom meet and great for families prior to the start of ESY.
o Teachers will generate and distribute Progress Reports to parents at the end of the ESY session.
o Teachers are expected to contact parents at least three times throughout the summer program.
o Teachers must maintain documentation of parent communication, including copies of emails, letters, and phone logs.
o Some students may require a daily home-school communication log
Applicant Information:
We are seeking teachers who have demonstrated a willingness to learn, have a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, curiosity, and empowerment, and are able to provide specially designed instruction to meet student’s unique needs.
When applying, teachers are applying for a position to teach any level of students, but you may indicate your preference. We do our best to match people to an appropriate level based on the openings we have.
It is strongly recommended that teachers are CPR certified.
Thank you for applying and we look forward to a successful ESY session.
Contact
Questions about extended school year should be directed to the Special Education Department:
Assistant Director of Special Education jbucciero@smmusd.org
For any technical difficulties applying on EdJoin contact Human Resources: Oscania Maravilla, Human Resources Specialist at omaravilla@smmusd.org
The SMMUSD-SMMCTA Collective Bargaining Agreement Article VII outlines the application and appointment process for Summer School positions. (http://www.smmusd.org/hrs/certificated/pdf/SMMCTAAgreement.pdf)
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions.
Non-Discrimination Policy (BP 0410)