Apprentice Education Specialist (Intern)

High Tech High•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Apprentice Education Specialist Teachers (AEST) are enrolled in the HTH Teacher Center District Intern Education Specialist Credentialing Program. They will co-teach alongside an experienced teacher for a gradual release into teaching and instructional responsibilities. The Apprentice Teacher has experience working with students with exceptionalities and/or in education and is ready to be a teacher but not yet ready to have their own full caseload without support. This person should embrace a collaborative team teaching approach and will be responsible for case managing a small caseload while providing specialized academic instruction to special education students. Apprentice Teachers are issued a California District Intern Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) which is valid for the two years that they are enrolled in the Intern Program.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Basic Skills Requirement
Certificate of Clearance
Completion of District Intern summer preservice coursework (120 hours)
Met all program and credential requirements for official enrollment into the District Intern Program 2024-25 school year.

Nice To Haves

Ability to efficiently and effectively manage the time of self and others
Ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty and personal accountability at all times
Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional administrative and organization skills
Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods
Ability to incorporate goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to student’s lives
Critical thinking skills
Ability to manage diversity

Responsibilities

Embodies High Tech High’s design principles of Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work and Collaborative Design in all work activities and actions
Apprentice is responsible for planning and teaching students who receive special education services.
The apprentice teacher participates in the full range of teacher activities, such as attending open houses, exhibitions, faculty meetings, and professional development.
Assists in the delivering of instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
Grades assignments and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing
Identifies students' assets and needs and finds the resources to support them.