Special Education Academic Coach I
About The Position
High Tech High 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 a Special Education Academic Coach I , to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction. JOB SUMMARY 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 60 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).
- Building relationships
- Communication, both written and oral
- Ability to evaluate alternatives
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen and motivate
- Teamwork
- Create plans and goal set
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a school/learning environment preferred
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
