Lead Education Specialist (SPED)- 2026-27 at e3 Civic High
About the Employer
e3 Civic High is an innovative High School (Independent Charter School) located in the East Village, Downtown San Diego. The school's Mission is “To engage, educate and empower our learning community to be caring, passionate lifelong learners and civic leaders prepared for college, workforce and life.” Our vision is: “We aspire that every student will be college, workforce and life ready.” We are a California Community School specializing in our partnership with the downtown Central Library featuring an award-winning Wellness Program.
Job Summary
Job Summary
*2026-27 Opening for High School Lead Education Specialist Position* Under the direction of the Principal, the Lead Educational Specialist provides leadership to the Special Education Department ensuring that the varied needs of the organization are supported by Special Education programs, services, and supports. Serves as the Case Manager for (1) individual IEP caseload (Max caseload is 8 students). See Position Job Description **Applicants must be student-centered, committed to cultural proficiency, hard-working, caring, open-to-feedback, ethical, socially skilled, embracing of innovation, flexible and collaborative. This position provides the opportunity to partner with special education and general education teachers and support staff in order Engage, Educate and Empower traditionally underserved & culturally and linguistically diverse students with exceptionalities for college and career success. ****We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis.
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of the following credentials/authorizations is required: 1. California Special Education or General Education, Clinical Services, School Psychologist or Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
- Copy of Transcript (Unofficial copy is acceptable showing university name and all coursework)
- Credential Copy (Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (Please upload CTC screenshot))
- Letter of Introduction (1 page max)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Minimum *at least 1 from a director supervisor*)
- Resume (List education, work history, and 2 work references with contact info (name, number, email))
Requirements / Qualifications
Possession of the following credentials/authorizations is required: 1. California Special Education or General Education, Clinical Services, School Psychologist or Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
- Copy of Transcript (Unofficial copy is acceptable showing university name and all coursework)
- Credential Copy (Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (Please upload CTC screenshot))
- Letter of Introduction (1 page max)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Minimum *at least 1 from a director supervisor*)
- Resume (List education, work history, and 2 work references with contact info (name, number, email))
Comments and Other Information
About E3 CIVIC HIGH
1. We are a 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award School (1 of 4 HS in San Diego County).
2. The Mission of e3 Civic High is to engage, educate, and empower our learning community to be caring, passionate, life-long learners and civic leaders who are prepared for college, workforce, and life.
3. The e3 motto: "Take care of you, take care of each other, and take care of e3!"
4. Our graduate profile:
-Caring and Compassionate Person
-Passionate Life-Long Learners
-Empowered Civic Leaders
-Prepared for College, Workforce, and Life
5. Our unique learning experience provides a relevant and meaningful college and career preparatory education focused on a broad spectrum of 21st century literacy, the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. We offer small class sizes, purposeful field trips, modern studio classrooms, and a celebrated diverse population of scholars who come from all over San Diego. We are also proud of our 95% graduation rate.
6. e³ Civic High is a public high school located on the sixth and seventh floors of the San Diego Central Library in downtown San Diego. e3 Civic High serves approximately 380 high school students in grades 9 – 12.
7. e3 Civic High was awarded about $1.4 million as a California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP) LEA.
8. e3 Civic High is a K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) and CTEIG grant awardee.
Comments and Other Information
About E3 CIVIC HIGH
1. We are a 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award School (1 of 4 HS in San Diego County).
2. The Mission of e3 Civic High is to engage, educate, and empower our learning community to be caring, passionate, life-long learners and civic leaders who are prepared for college, workforce, and life.
3. The e3 motto: "Take care of you, take care of each other, and take care of e3!"
4. Our graduate profile:
-Caring and Compassionate Person
-Passionate Life-Long Learners
-Empowered Civic Leaders
-Prepared for College, Workforce, and Life
5. Our unique learning experience provides a relevant and meaningful college and career preparatory education focused on a broad spectrum of 21st century literacy, the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. We offer small class sizes, purposeful field trips, modern studio classrooms, and a celebrated diverse population of scholars who come from all over San Diego. We are also proud of our 95% graduation rate.
6. e³ Civic High is a public high school located on the sixth and seventh floors of the San Diego Central Library in downtown San Diego. e3 Civic High serves approximately 380 high school students in grades 9 – 12.
7. e3 Civic High was awarded about $1.4 million as a California Community School Partnership Program (CCSPP) LEA.
8. e3 Civic High is a K12 Strong Workforce Program (SWP) and CTEIG grant awardee.