Special Education Academic Coach III

High Tech High • San Marcos, CA

88d • $28 - $34

About The Position

High Tech High seeks a Special Education Academic Coach III, to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction. The Special Education Academic Coach III is responsible for ensuring that students with exceptional diverse needs have access to our general education curriculum. The Special Education Academic Coach III works predominantly with one student with intensive needs. Special Education Academic Coaches are essential to 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading (or readiness), writing (or readiness), and mathematics (or readiness) through a formal State or local academic assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a school/learning environment.
• More than 6 months experience in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis.
• More than 6 months experience in supporting student medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers by working with individual students with intensive educational and/or medical needs on a one-to-one basis.
• Implement a student health plan and/or attend to student health needs.
• Provide toileting and hygiene support.
• Implement a behavior intervention plan.
• Deliver 1:1 instruction in a separate setting.
• Lift or transfer students as needed.
• Assist with the instruction and supervision of students who may have learning differences.
• Assist with tutorial activities working with the assigned 1:1 student individually or within a small group setting.
• 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

• Hourly position with variable hours up to 35 per week.
• Salary range of $28.45 - $34.69 per hour.

What This Job Offers

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