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High School Special Education Teacher
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
High School Special Education Teacher at HighTech LA Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/31/2026 Contact Colleen Molina 818-609-2685 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $64,000
- $105,000 Annually Length of Work Year Aug 2026
- June 2027 Employment Type Full Time View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Valid CA teaching credential
- Educational Specialist M/M with EL authorization or intern credential transcripts 2 letters of recommendation professional references.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid CA teaching credential- Educational Specialist M/M with EL authorization or intern credential transcripts 2 letters of recommendation professional references.
ABOUT HTLA HIGH SCHOOL
Our mission statement: "HighTech LA is a diverse community of active learners dedicated to fusing the traditional academic subjects with real-world technical applications and problem-solving skills. Students are productive, self-directed learners, engaged in rigorous, relevant work. HTLA prepares students to be motivated, influential, leaders committed to the challenge of connecting our community to the larger society." In 2019, 100% of graduating class went onto attend college. HighTech LA, established in 2002, is a 400 student college- preparatory charter high school in the San Fernando Valley (Northern Los Angeles.
WHY TEACH AT HTLA?
We are looking for candidates to join our amazing faculty. We are a school committed to using project-based learning to spark authentic learning in our students. We believe in a collaborative approach and develop cross-curricular projects when applicable. We believe in helping students use information technology to better learn and more creatively express their learning. We believe in hearing teachers' ideas on school-wide issues including curriculum development, pedagogy, and student relations. If you are looking for a place to become the best teacher you can be, HTLA is that place. We believe in serving our community. Approximately half of our students are on free or reduced lunch. Fifteen different languages are spoken by our students.REQUIREMENTS
All instructional personnel are required to hold valid California teaching credentials, permits or certificates appropriate to the assignment. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfaction of certain pre-employment verifications and clearances including, but not limited to, a single subject teaching credential or authorization to teach Educational Specialist, DOJ fingerprint clearance, verification of eligibility to work in the United States, and TB clearance. Comments and Other InformationABOUT HTLA HIGH SCHOOL
Our mission statement: "HighTech LA is a diverse community of active learners dedicated to fusing the traditional academic subjects with real-world technical applications and problem-solving skills. Students are productive, self-directed learners, engaged in rigorous, relevant work. HTLA prepares students to be motivated, influential, leaders committed to the challenge of connecting our community to the larger society." In 2019, 100% of graduating class went onto attend college. HighTech LA, established in 2002, is a 400 student college- preparatory charter high school in the San Fernando Valley (Northern Los Angeles.