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Education Specialist, Grades 6-8 Moderate/Severe (2026 -2027 School Year)

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Education Specialist K-5 (Teacher Moderate/Severe)
High Tech Middle Media Arts
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: 4/28/26
Application Close: 7/1/26
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 an Education Specialist to serve as essential support to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting.
JOB 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 behavior 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
● Provides opportunities for student engagement through “Voice and Choice”
● Implements backward design to align all lessons, activities and assessments
● Designs formal and informal assessments that measure student progress
The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:
● Inform and communicate effectively with students, families and staff
● Ability to demonstrate content knowledge, including California Common Core Standards
● Exhibits knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles
● Organization skills
● Presentation and large group discussion skills
● Ability to provide strong emotional support to students and families
● Ability to manage diversity
● Speak and write succinctly using plan language
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
BENEFITS
HTH 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 staff
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!
To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application:
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.
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  • Do you have a State of California Teaching credential? choose one
  • How many years of experience do you have as a teacher? choose one
  • I am bilingual in the following language(s) (please put N/A if you are not bilingual):
  • We know you have many choices as an educator. Why High Tech High? written answer
  • What experience do you have in Project-based Learning (PBL), if any? written answer
  • What opportunities have you had working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural and inclusive settings? written answer
  • Undergraduate Transcripts (student copy is fine as this is used to determine hiring eligibility). Official "sealed" transcripts will need to submitted if hired. upload · optional
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  • Teaching Credential (CA or other), if applicable upload · optional
  • CBEST score report (may be used in lieu of units required) upload · optional
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  • HTH does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ethnic group identification, immigration status or citizenship, race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, religious affiliation, creed, mental or physical disability, age, parental, family, marital status, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment, admission, or educational program or activities. Additional information, including the unlawful harassment policy and complaint procedures for persons alleging discrimination on basis of any of the protected classifications can be viewed here: https://www.hightechhigh.org/handbook/ Compliance Officer Contact Information: Colleen Green, HTH Compliance Officer, 2861 Womble Road, San Diego, CA 92106 yes / no · optional
  • Are you a current employee of HTH Schools? choose one · optional
  • Are you requesting a Transfer to another school? choose one · optional
  • Which school is your current location? choose one · optional
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future? choose one · optional
  • This form must be completed for your application to move forward through the process. Per Assembly Bill No. 2534, (1) A person applying for a certificated position at a school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school shall provide that prospective employer with a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and state special school that the applicant has previously been an employee of. A form will be sent to inquire with each school district, county office of education, charter school, and state special school that previously employed the applicant, as disclosed pursuant to paragraph (1), as to whether the applicant, while previously employed by the local educational agency, was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 44932, that were required to be reported to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. yes / no · optional
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  • If you have more than 5 Local Education Agencies you have worked for, please list the remaining here with Name, Address, Email, Phone, & Fax:
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