Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Moderate/Severe)

High Tech High•Point Loma, CA

10d•$64,735 - $115,370

About The Position

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students. HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses. Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team! HTH seeks an Education Specialist to serve as an essential support to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting. JOB SUMMARY Education Specialists provide assessment services and, if needed, develop, implement, and supervise Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). In collaboration with classroom teachers and parents/guardians, Education Specialists support and monitor student progress towards IEP goals, and play a crucial role in communicating needs, services, and accommodations to staff and parents/guardians.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Basic Skills (CBEST)
California or Out-of-State/Country Credential
1+year working with students as a Teacher, Intern, or Academic Coach preferred
Inform and communicate effectively with students, families and staff
Ability to demonstrate content knowledge, including California Common Core Standards
Exhibits knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles
Organization skills
Presentation and large group discussion skills
Ability to provide strong emotional support to students and families
Ability to manage diversity
Speak and write succinctly using plain language

Nice To Haves

English Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individuals instruction and support to students with special needs in a general education setting
Support general education teachers by developing related goals and objectives, planning, and implementation strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs
Provide accommodations for students with individual needs to encourage learning and success
Identifies and supports students’ social, emotional and behavioral learning needs
Implements Project-based Learning techniques and strategies
Facilitates and designs effective group work among students
Fosters student growth through semi-annual Student-led Conferences (SLC) and Presentations of Learning (POL)
Scaffolds instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities
Creates relevant and authentic learning experiences
Provides opportunities for student engagement through “Voice and Choice”
Implements backward design to align all lessons, activities and assessments
Designs formal and informal assessments that measure student progress