8/31/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted 7/14/2025 Contact Kristy RenkenNumber of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
22.88 - 27.89 Per Hour Length of Work Year 175 Employment Type Part Time About the Employer
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 16 charter schools serving approximately 6,500 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!
Job Summary Job SummaryHTH seeks a Special Education Academic Coach II. 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.
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Special Education Academic Coach II
HTeX - Tk - 5
Department: High Tech Elementary Explorer
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt, Classified
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Part-Time, Hourly
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Framework: Hourly, Step 2 (A-K). Range $22.88 - $27.89
Open: July 14, 2025
Closed: August 31, 2025
Special Education Academic Coach II
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 II, to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
Duties include:
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 attending to student basic health and safety needs implementation of a behavior intervention plan 1:1 support provided in various settings monitoring 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
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 An Associate's degree (or higher) or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university or 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 Experience with ABA strategies preferred and/or Experience with student medical needs preferred
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is an hourly position that can work variable hours up to 35 per week. This position does not qualify for benefits.
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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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