Special Education Academic Coach I

High Tech High • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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).
• Experience in a school/learning environment preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities.
• Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED