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High Tech High · 3 months ago

Middle School Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate)

positionChula Vista, California
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
money$65K/yr - $115K/yr
date1+ years exp

High Tech High is an integrated network of charter schools in San Diego County that focuses on equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design. They are seeking a Middle School Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate) to provide essential support for students with disabilities, including developing and supervising Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and collaborating with teachers and families to monitor student progress.

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Responsibilities

Provide individuals instruction and support to students with special needs in a general education setting
Support general education teachers by developing related goals and objectives, planning, and implementation strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs
Provide accommodations for students with individual needs to encourage learning and success
Identifies and supports students’ social, emotional and behavioral learning needs
Implements Project-based Learning techniques and strategies
Facilitates and designs effective group work amongst students
Fosters student growth through semi-annual Student-led Conferences (SLC) and Presentations of Learning (POL)
Scaffolds instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities
Creates relevant and authentic learning experiences
Provides opportunities for student engagement through 'Voice and Choice'
Implements backward design to align all lessons, activities and assessments
Designs formal and informal assessments that measure student progress

Qualification

California Education Specialist CredentialIndividualized Education Plans (IEPs)California Common Core StandardsProject-based LearningEmotional supportDiversity managementCognitive development knowledgeLearning styles knowledgeBasic Skills (CBEST)English Learner AuthorizationCommunication skillsOrganization skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required
Basic Skills (CBEST)
California or Out-of-State/Country Credential
Valid California Education Specialist Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license

Preferred

1+year working with students as a Teacher, Intern, or Academic Coach preferred
English Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance (elective)
AFLAC supplemental insurance (elective)
Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (elective)
California State Teacher Retirement Plan (CalSTRS) (mandatory)
403(b) Plan and group life insurance (elective)
No cost after-care for K-8 HTH students of staff members;
No cost Teacher Induction for certificated staff

Company

High Tech High

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High Tech High was originally conceived by a group of about 40 civic and high tech industry leaders in San Diego.
dateFounded in 2000
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.hightechhigh.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Janie Griswold
Chief Learning Officer
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Joanna Clark
Chief Operations Officer
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