Preuss Teachers Pool - Learning Specialist (Special Education)

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is seeking a Learning Specialist to teach mild and moderate learning disabilities to students in grades 6–12 at The Preuss School. This position involves developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and working closely with general education staff and parents to ensure student success.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of teaching experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and an Education Specialist Instruction Credential. The role promises a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the learning experiences of underserved students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current Education Specialist Instruction Credential for mild/moderate disabilities.
• Minimum of one year experience teaching underserved students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality services to special education students under Principal's supervision.
• Plan and implement special instruction and co-teaching.
• Evaluate and prepare individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.

Skills

Teaching mild/moderate learning disabilities

Collaboration with general education staff

Implementation of IEPs

Diagnosis of learning disorders

Planning student progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Current Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate)

Job description

Position Overview

Learning Specialist – teaching mild and moderate learning disabilities to students in grades 6–12 at the Preuss School, UC San Diego. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized education plans (IEPs) for special education scholars and collaborating with general education staff and parents to support student progress.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Principal to deliver quality services to special education scholars from grades six through twelve.
• Participate as part of the team in planning and implementing student programs, including special instruction, co‑teaching, tutorial assistance, and consultation with general education staff.
• Plan, organize, control, and direct a variety of programs, projects, and activities related to the Special Education program at The Preuss School.
• Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members, act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff, and monitor student progress.
• Participate in review and revision of IEPs as appropriate; design individual and small‑group instruction that parallels the general education curriculum.
• Assist other professional staff in diagnosing learning disorders, developing planned remediation, and evaluating student progress.
• Maintain accurate special education records and logs for each scholar; collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, standards‑based curriculum, and common assessment to improve instruction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing Special Education, coordinate the program with the school’s Advisory Committee, related agencies, and the Special Education Local Plan Area rule, and administer state and district standardized tests according to school testing programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate) or equivalent teaching credential from another U.S. state.
• English Learner (ELA/ELAS/CLAD/BCLAD equivalent), or Cross‑Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate, or equivalent out‑of‑state authorization.
• Minimum of one year teaching as a Learning Specialist for mild/moderate learning cases.
• Minimum of one year teaching experience with underserved students.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (most recently updated).
• Cover Letter.
• Copy of Teaching Credential – Current California Teaching Credential or equivalent from another state.
• Copy of Degree/Transcripts.
• Evidence of Teaching – lesson plans, evaluations, curriculum, or other documentation of teaching experience.
• Optional additional documents to strengthen your application.
• 3–5 references (contact information only).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.