Special Education Academic Coach II High Tech High 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 2 (A-K). Range $25.59 - $29.00. Salary is commensurate with experience. Open: June 4, 2026 Closed: August 1, 2026   Special Education Academic Coach II 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 II, to assist students within the classroom setting, as well as facilitate small group and individual instruction.     JOB SUMMARY   The Special Education Academic Coach II 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 teachers by working with individual students with mild/moderate behavioral or academic needs on a one-to-one basis ○ 1:1 duties may include but are not limited to ■ possible light toileting and hygiene support ■ attending to student basic health and safety needs ■ implementation of a behavior intervention plan ■ 1:1 support provided in various settings ■ monitoring mild to moderate medical needs ● 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 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).   EXPERIENCE   ● Experience in a school/learning environment preferred ● Experience with ABA strategies preferred and/or ● Experience with student medical needs preferred   SALARY & BENEFITS   This is an hourly position that can work variable hours up to 35 per week. This position does not 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.