Education Specialist Apprentice (Intern)

Apprentice (Intern) Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate) High Tech High Mesa Teacher Reports To: School Director FLSA Classification: Certificated, 188-day Full Time/Part Time Status: Hourly, full time w/ benefits Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary: AES framework: Hourly Pay,  Step 1 - 2: $25.46- $27.67. Application Opening: 5/26/26 Application Closing: 6/30/26 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 Apprentice Education Specialist Teacher to join the teaching team at one of our 16 schools. JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision and guidance of the School Director, Apprentice Education Specialist Teachers (AEST) are enrolled in the HTH Teacher Center District Intern Education Specialist Credentialing Program co-teaching alongside an experienced teacher for a gradual release into teaching and instructional responsibilities. The Apprentice Teacher has experience working with students with exceptionalities and/or in education. This person is someone who is ready to be a teacher but not ready to have their own full caseload without support. This person should embrace a collaborative team teaching approach and will be responsible for case managing a small caseload while providing specialized academic instruction to special education students. Apprentice Teachers are issued a California District Intern Credential from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) which is valid for the two years that they are enrolled in the Intern Program. Duties include: ●       Embodies High Tech High’s design principles of Equity, Personalization, Authentic Work and Collaborative Design in all work activities and actions ●       Apprentice is responsible for planning and teaching students who receive special education services. ●       The apprentice teacher participates in the full range of teacher activities, such as attending open houses, exhibitions, faculty meetings, and professional development. ●       Assists in the delivering of instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences ●       Grades assignments and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing ●       Identifies students' assets and needs and finds the resources to support them.     The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies: ●      Ability to efficiently and effectively manage the time of self and others ●      Ability to work with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, equity, honesty and personal accountability at all times ●      Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills ●      Exceptional administrative and organization skills ●      Proficient knowledge of teaching strategies and methods ●      Ability to incorporate goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to student’s lives ●      Critical thinking skills ●      Ability to manage diversity EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE ●      Bachelor's Degree ●      Basic Skills Requirement ●      Certificate of Clearance ●      Completion of District Intern summer preservice coursework (120 hours) ●      Met all program and credential requirements for official enrollment into the District Intern Program 2024-25 school year. 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: https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team 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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