Special Education Academic Coach I

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Academic Coach I

High Tech Elementary Explorer

Department: Special Education

Reports to: Director

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt, Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Part-Time, Hourly

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Framework: Hourly, Step 1 (A-K). Range $ 20.60 - $25.11. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Opening: 10/14/26

Application Closing: 11/30/26

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 I , to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction.

JOB SUMMARY

The Special Education Academic Coach I 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.

Duties include:

● 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 and parent conference upon request

● 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

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

● Building relationships

● Communication, both written and oral

● Ability to evaluate alternatives

● Interpersonal skills

● Ability to listen and motivate

● Teamwork

● Create plans and goal set

EDUCATION

● High School diploma/GED and

o An Associate's degree (or higher) or

o 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university or

o 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

● Experience in a school/learning environment preferred

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is an hourly position that can work variable hours up to 35 per week. This position does not initially

qualify for benefits.

APPLY TODAY!

If you fit the qualifications above and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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