Special Education Academic Coach I

High Tech High•Point Loma, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

High Tech High (HTH) seeks a Special Education Academic Coach I to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction. The Special Education Academic Coach I is responsible for ensuring that students with diverse needs have access to our general education curriculum. Special Education Academic Coaches are essential to maintaining our low student-teacher ratio and ensuring all students get the individualized attention requisite for success.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and o An Associate's degree (or higher) or o 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university or o Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness).
Experience in a school/learning environment preferred

Nice To Haves

Building relationships
Communication, both written and oral
Ability to evaluate alternatives
Interpersonal skills
Ability to listen and motivate
Teamwork
Create plans and goal set

Responsibilities

Assist with the instruction and supervision of students who may have learning differences
Assist with tutorial activities working with an individual or group of students who may have learning differences
Monitor student progress and provide input for evaluation and parent conference upon request
Establish rapport and meaningful relationships with referred students to assist in improving their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships
Perform clerical support duties including typing, completing documents, forms, record, correspondence; which may include note taking for students