Special Education Academic Coach II

High Tech High•San Diego, CA

27d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Academic Coach II High Tech Elementary Mesa Department: Special Education - Central FLSA Classification: Non-exempt, Classified Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Part-Time, Hourly Regular/Temporary: Regular Framework: Hourly, Step 2 (A-K). Range $22.88 - $27.89. Salary is commensurate with experience. Open: December 3, 2025 Closed: January 28, 2026 Special Education Academic Coach II 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 II , to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction. JOB SUMMARY The Special Education Academic Coach II 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
An Associate's degree (or higher) or
48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university or
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
Experience with ABA strategies preferred and/or
Experience with student medical needs 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 teachers by working with individual students with mild/moderate behavioral or academic needs on a one-to-one basis
1:1 duties may include but are not limited to
possible light toileting and hygiene support
attending to student basic health and safety needs
implementation of a behavior intervention plan
1:1 support provided in various settings
monitoring mild to moderate medical needs
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 using provided templates / resources
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