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.
Special Education Academic Coach III High Tech High•3.5 San Marcos, CA Job Details Contract $28.45•$35.73 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Special Education Academic Coach III High Tech Middle North County Department:
Hourly, Step 3 (A-K). Range is $29.30•35.73. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Application Opening:
12/3/25
Application Closing:
1/31/26 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 III, to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction.
Grade Level:
All
JOB SUMMARY
The Special Education Academic Coach III is responsible for ensuring that students with exceptional diverse needs have access to our general education curriculum. The Special Education Academic Coach III works predominantly withonestudentwith intensive needs. Special Education Academic Coaches are essential to ensuring all students get the individualized attention requisite for success.
Duties include:
Assist teachers by working with individual students with intensive educational and / or medical needs on a one-to-one basis 1:1 duties may include but are not limited to Implementing a student health plan and/or attending to student health needs toileting and hygiene support implementation of a behavior intervention plan 1:1 instruction delivered in a separate setting lifting or transferring students Assist teachers by working with individual students to address their special education needs Assist with the instruction and supervision of students who may have learning differences Assist with tutorial activities working with the assigned 1:1 student individually or within a small group setting. 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).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a school/learning environment More than 6 months experience in implementing Applied Behavior Analysis More than 6 months experience in supporting student medical needs
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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
