Education Specialist K-5 (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate 2026 - 2027 Schoo Year)

Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate 2026-2027 School Year)High Tech Elementary North CountyReports To: School DirectorFLSA Classification: Certificated, 188-dayFull Time/Part Time Status: Salary, full time, exemptRegular/Temporary: RegularSalary: Teacher Framework (Steps 1-29) Range: $64,735 - $115,369. Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.Application Opening: 05/6/26Application Closing: 06/30/26Developed 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 an Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate) to serve as an essential support to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting.JOB SUMMARYEducation Specialists provide assessment services and, if needed, develop, implement, and supervise Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). In collaboration with classroom teachers and parents/guardians, Education Specialists support and monitor student progress towards IEP goals, and play a crucial role in communicating needs, services, and accommodations to staff and parents/guardians.Duties include:Provide individuals instruction and support to students with special needs in a general education settingSupport general education teachers by developing related goals and objectives, planning, and implementation strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPsProvide accommodations for students with individual needs to encourage learning and successIdentifies and supports students’ social, emotional and behavioral learning needsImplements Project-based Learning techniques and strategiesFacilitates and designs effective group work amongst studentsFosters student growth through semi-annual Student-led Conferences (SLC) and Presentations of Learning (POL)Scaffolds instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunitiesCreates relevant and authentic learning experiencesProvides opportunities for student engagement through “Voice and Choice”Implements backward design to align all lessons, activities and assessmentsDesigns formal and informal assessments that measure student progressThe ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:Inform and communicate effectively with students, families and staffAbility to demonstrate content knowledge, including California Common Core StandardsExhibits knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning stylesOrganization skillsPresentation and large group discussion skillsAbility to provide strong emotional support to students and familiesAbility to manage diversitySpeak and write succinctly using plan languageEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree requiredBasic Skills (CBEST)Must have a California or Out-of-State/Country Credential1+year working with students as a Teacher, Intern, or Academic Coach preferredEnglish Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferredEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor's DegreeValid California Education Specialist Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching licenseBENEFITSHTH offers: Medical, dental and vision insurance (elective) AFLAC supplemental insurance (elective) Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (elective) California State Teacher Retirement Plan (CalSTRS) (mandatory) 403(b) Plan and group life insurance (elective) No cost after-care for K-8 HTH students of staff members; and No cost Teacher Induction for certificated staffAPPLY 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!To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-teamHigh 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.Open until filled.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.