Special Education Academic Coach II

High Tech High • San Diego, CA

122d • $22 - $27

About The Position

High Tech High seeks a Special Education Academic Coach II to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction. 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.
• An Associate's degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university.
• 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.
• Attend to student basic health and safety needs.
• Implementation of a behavior intervention plan.
• 1:1 support provided in various settings.
• Monitor 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.

Benefits

• This is an hourly position that can work variable hours up to 35 per week.
• This position does not qualify for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree