Middle School Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate, 2026 - 2027 School Year)

High Tech High•San Diego, CA

6d•$64,735

About The Position

High Tech High (HTH) seeks an Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate) 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

Nice To Haves

1+year working with students as a Teacher, Intern, or Academic Coach preferred
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 amongst 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
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 plan language