High School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Excel Academy Charter Schools in Boston, MA is seeking an energetic teacher to deliver rigorous college-preparatory instruction across urban middle and high school settings. You will support diverse learners, collaborate with team members, and advance the school’s mission to prepare students for college.

Starting salary ranges from $60k to $88k, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and commitment to equity are essential; bilingual candidates or

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• License or certification not required prior to start date.

Responsabilidades

• Teach daily instruction support lessons to students on caseload.
• Serve as an inclusion teacher as needed to support learners with high needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum and accommodations.
• Ensure Special Education services align with Federal and State regulations.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians and families.
• Provide coverage during non-instructional time and contribute to Excel Academy community.

Conocimientos

Urban teaching experience

Spanish language

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 6 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 2,000 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.

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.

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 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 leaners 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:

$60 - $88k, commensurate with experience.

Your impact

• Teach daily instruction 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 goa for the 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, subject-area checklist for MCAS, etc.)
• Maintain regular communication with student's parents/guardians and families.
• Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time;
• Serve as a productive member of Excel Academy community; and
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• A minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required;
• License or certification not required prior to start date.
  • You can learn more about licensure requirements through DESE here: https://elar2.com/Public/LicenseRequirements

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.

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.