High Tech High · 2 months ago
Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate)
Point Loma, California
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expHigh Tech High is a charter school network in San Diego County, California, dedicated to equity and personalized education. They are seeking an Education Specialist to provide essential support for students with disabilities, including developing and supervising Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and collaborating with teachers and parents 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 among 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
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
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 among 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
Inform and communicate effectively with students, families and staff
Ability to demonstrate content knowledge, including California Common Core Standards
Exhibits knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles
Organization skills
Presentation and large group discussion skills
Ability to provide strong emotional support to students and families
Ability to manage diversity
Speak and write succinctly using plain language
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
High Tech High was originally conceived by a group of about 40 civic and high tech industry leaders in San Diego.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Janie Griswold
Chief Learning Officer
Joanna Clark
Chief Operations Officer
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