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Special Education Academic Coach I

High Tech High·San Diego, California

$21 - $25/hr·Contract·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 17 days ago
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About the role

The Special Education Academic Coach I assists students with learning differences by providing individualized instruction and facilitating small group activities within the classroom. They also monitor student progress, maintain records, and collaborate with staff to support student behavior and educational performance.

Special Education Academic Coach I High Tech Middle Chula Vista Department

  • Special
  • Education -
  • Central
  • FLSA
  • Classification:
  • Non-Exempt,
  • Classified
  • Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Status:
  • Part-Time,
  • Hourly
  • Regular/Temporary:
  • Regular
  • Framework: Hourly, Step 1 (A-K). Range $20.60 - $25.11. Salary is commensurate with experience.
  • Application
  • Opening: 08/08/2026
  • Application
  • Closing: 10/31/2026 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 I, to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction. JOB SUMMARY The Special Education Academic Coach I 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 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 and parent conference upon request ● 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 o An Associate's degree (or higher) or o 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university or o 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 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. APPLY 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! 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. \n

\n $20.60 - $25.11 an hour \n

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or GED along with an associate degree, 48 college units, or a passing score on a formal academic assessment. Experience working in a school or learning environment is preferred.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Relationship building
  • Record keeping
  • Progress monitoring
  • Clerical support
  • Goal setting
  • Student supervision
  • Behavior management
  • Individualized instruction
  • Special education
  • Instructional support
  • Small group instruction

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $25/hr
Location
San Diego, California
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Application
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High Tech High is hiring in San Diego, California. This opening is listed as contract.

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California special education support roles stay in demand

In California, Special Education Academic Coach I roles typically draw steady demand because schools need support staff who can help students with individualized instruction and classroom routines. These roles are competitive when candidates bring experience in school or learning settings and meet the education requirement, since teams often look for reliable support with student engagement and documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, and confirm whether your diploma, associate degree, 60 college units, or assessment score aligns before applying.

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