Preuss Teachers Pool - Learning Specialist (Special Education)

University of California, San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Preuss School UC San Diego seeks qualified Mild/Moderate Learning Specialist teachers for anticipated openings in the 2026/2027 school year. The Preuss School UC San Diego is a charter school within UC San Diego Academic Affairs.

You will plan and implement IEP-based instruction for grades 6–12, coordinate with general education staff, and monitor student progress. Collaboration with staff and families is essential for student success.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mild/Moderate Learning Specialist teachers for anticipated openings.
• Experience with IEP development, implementation, and collaboration with staff.
• Ability to plan individualized instruction and monitor student progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction aligned with IEPs for students in grades 6–12.
• Coordinate IEP implementation with general education staff and parents.
• Co-teach and provide tutorial assistance as part of inclusive programs.
• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records and logs.
• Collaborate with Advisory Committee, SELPA, and related agencies as needed.
• Administer state and district standardized assessments in accordance with policies.

Skills

IEP coordination

Special Education

Co-teaching

Progress monitoring

Job description

The Preuss School UC San Diego is seeking qualified Mild/Moderate Learning Specialist teachers to join our applicant pool for anticipated openings in the 2026/2027 school year.

The Preuss School at UC San Diego (http://preuss.ucsd.edu/) is a nationally recognized charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep education for low-income scholars who will become the first in their families to graduate from college. As a department within UC San Diego Academic Affairs, The Preuss School also serves as a model school to study and develop the best practices in preparation of students of diverse and under-represented backgrounds to access higher education.

Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School teachers will provide quality services to special education scholars grades six (6) through twelve (12), through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, co-teaching, tutorial assistance, and a consultation to general education staff. Plan, organize, control, and direct a variety of programs, projects, and activities related to the Special Education program for The Preuss School. Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP (Individual Education Plan) team members. Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff. Monitor student progress, participate in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate. Design instructions, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum. Assist other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress. Maintain accurate special education records and logs for individual scholar. Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, standards-based curriculum, and common assessment designed to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school. Assure compliance with various laws and regulations applicable to Special Education. Coordinate the program with the school's Advisory Committee, related agencies and the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) rule. Administer State and District standardized tests in accordance with District and school testing programs.