Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist

Excel Academy Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Academy Charter School in East Boston, MA seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist to deliver rigorous, college-preparatory instruction and manage the Special Education program.

You will write IEPs, coordinate testing, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, and collaborate with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum while supporting students with high needs. This is a full-time role emphasizing collaboration and equity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; master's preferred.
• Commitment to Excel Academy mission and DEI.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Team-oriented with openness to feedback for growth.
• Spanish/Portuguese/Arabic language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily instructional support to students on caseload.
• Serve as an inclusion teacher to support high-need learners.
• Differentiate and modify curriculum with general education teachers.
• Align work with school academic goals for student achievement.
• Write all IEPs for new SPED students and revise existing IEPs.
• Coordinate outsourced SPED testing and manage consultants.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state SPED regulations.
• Maintain IEPs, 504s, and related paperwork with deadlines.
• Maintain regular communication with families and guardians.
• Create CPR/CAP documents to ensure DOE compliance.
• Enforce school-wide systems and routines in the classroom.
• Provide ongoing progress updates to students and families.
• Serve as homeroom teacher and student advisor.

Skills

IEP development

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5927589

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Organization OverviewExcel 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.

About our TeamEveryday, 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 RoleExcel 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. Out of the classroom and with the support of school administrators, the Middle School Special Education Teacher will manage administrative/regulatory aspects of the Special Education Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Responsibilities

• 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.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Write all IEPs of new Special Education students & revise/update existing IEPs;
• Coordinate outsourced Special Education testing and manage Special Education Consultants (i.e. Speech and Language Therapist; Occupational Therapist, etc.);
• 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 checklists for MCAS, etc.) associated with Special Education cases, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurately recorded;
• Maintain regular communication with students' parents/guardians and families; and
• Create all CPR/CAP documents to ensure DOE compliance.

Team Member Responsibilities

• Enforce school-wide systems and procedures to effectively manage the classroom;
• Continually communicate with students and families regarding academic and behavior performance and progress;
• Serve as a homeroom teacher and student advisor; and
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Community.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred;
• A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel's values and educational model;
• A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Preference will be given to applicants who also:

• Have experience in a public or charter school setting
• Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently
• Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture
• Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Jennifer Carino , Talent Recruiter
• 1150 Saratoga Street
• East Boston, Massachusetts 02128
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]