Middle School Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate)

High Tech High • Chula Vista, CA

117d • $64,735 - $115,369

About The Position

High Tech High 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. 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
• English Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferred
• Valid California Education Specialist Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide individual 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
• Identify and support students’ social, emotional and behavioral learning needs
• Implement Project-based Learning techniques and strategies
• Facilitate and design effective group work amongst students
• Foster student growth through semi-annual Student-led Conferences (SLC) and Presentations of Learning (POL)
• Scaffold instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities
• Create relevant and authentic learning experiences
• Provide opportunities for student engagement through 'Voice and Choice'
• Implement backward design to align all lessons, activities and assessments
• Design formal and informal assessments that measure student progress

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (elective)
• AFLAC supplemental insurance (elective)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (elective)
• California State Teacher Retirement Plan (CalSTRS) (mandatory)
• 403(b) Plan and group life insurance (elective)
• No cost after-care for K-8 HTH students of staff members
• No cost Teacher Induction for certificated staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree