Middle School Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate)

Middle School Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate) at High Tech High Charter Organization

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Application Deadline

1/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

12/11/2025

Contact

Kristy Renken

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add’l Salary Info

Range: $64,735.44- $115,369.76 Salary is commensurate with experience and education level.

Length of Work Year

188

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer 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 16 charter schools serving approximately 6,500 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! Job Summary Job Summary Middle School Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate) High Tech Middle Chula Vista Reports To: School Director FLSA Classification: Certificated, 188-day Full Time/Part Time Status: Salary, full time, exempt Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary: Teacher Framework (Steps 1-29) Range: $64,735.44- $115,369.76 Salary is commensurate with experience and education level. Application Open: 9/15/25 Application Close: 1/30/26 OB SUMMARY Education 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 setting – Support general education teachers by developing related goals and objectives, planning, and implementation strategies to meet the needs of students with IEPs – Provide accommodations for students with individual needs to encourage learning and success – Identifies and supports students’ social, emotional and behavioral learning needs – Implements Project-based Learning techniques and strategies – Facilitates and designs effective group work amongst students – Fosters student growth through semi-annual Student-led Conferences (SLC) and Presentations of Learning (POL) – Scaffolds instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities – Creates relevant and authentic learning experiences Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – Bachelor’s Degree required – Basic Skills (CBEST) – California or Out-of-State/Country Credential – 1+year working with students as a Teacher, Intern, or Academic Coach preferred – English Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferred EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – Bachelor’s Degree – Valid California Education Specialist Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – Bachelor’s Degree required – Basic Skills (CBEST) – California or Out-of-State/Country Credential – 1+year working with students as a Teacher, Intern, or Academic Coach preferred – English Learner Authorization, or CLAD, preferred EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE – Bachelor’s Degree – Valid California Education Specialist Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license

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