Founding High School Learning Specialist

Austincc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Academy Charter Schools is seeking a Founding High School Learning Specialist to deliver rigorous, college-preparatory instruction and support students on the caseload. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, hungry for feedback, and passionate about sharing expertise in their content area.

The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum and accommodations, and maintaining documentation for IEPs, 504s, and related records in

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on caseload.
• Serve as an inclusion teacher as needed to support the learning abilities of students with high needs.
• Work closely with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum and create effective accommodations.
• Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school’s academic goals for student achievement.
• Ensure that implementation of Special Education services is in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage all paperwork (e.g. IEPs, 504s, Child Study Records, questionnaires, IEP progress reports) and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain regular communication with students’ parents/guardians and families.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Founding High School Learning Specialist

Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college.

At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

About our Team

Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.

About the Role

Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.

Starting Salary & Start Date

$50 - 81k, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate would start in August 2026.

Your Impact

• Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on caseload, utilizing time outside of core-academic classes;
• Serve as an inclusion teacher as needed to more effectively support the learning abilities of students with high needs;
• Work closely with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum, help create effective accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate; and
• Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school’s academic goals for student achievement.
• Ensure that implementation of Special Education services is in compliance with federal and state special education regulations;
• Manage all paperwork (e.g. IEPs, 504s, Child Study Records of Accommodations, Teacher
• Input Questionnaires, IEP Progress Reports, etc.) associated with Special Education cases, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurately recorded; and
• Maintain regular communication with students’ parents/guardians and families.

Mission Alignment

• You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.