Special Education Academic Coach

II HIGH TECH HIGH - 3.5

Chula Vista, CA Job Details $25.59 - $29.00 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description

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