Education Specialist, Grades 6-8 Moderate/Severe (2026 -2027 School Year)
Hightechhigh · Point Loma, California
Posted about 3 months ago · $64,735.44 - $115,369
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Hightechhigh's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 84% of Hightechhigh's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Hightechhigh
- high 101 stale, 3 reposted of 102 open
- Hiring momentum
- 122 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Hightechhigh's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Hightechhigh.
About this role
The Education Specialist for grades 6-8 at High Tech High will provide essential support for students with disabilities in a general education setting. Responsibilities include developing and supervising Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), collaborating with teachers and parents, and implementing instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. The role emphasizes fostering student growth through project-based learning and effective communication with families and staff.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Hightechhigh as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's Degree
- California or Out-of-State/Country Credential
- Basic Skills (CBEST)
- 1+ year working with students as a Teacher, Intern, or Academic Coach
- Valid California Education Specialist Teaching Credential or Out-of-state teaching license
Nice to have
- English Learner Authorization or CLAD
- Experience with Project-based Learning techniques
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Salary range is broad and commensurate with experience and education level, specifics not provided
- Position is full-time and exempt, but details on workload or expectations are not mentioned
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Listed by Hightechhigh on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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