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

Excel Academy Charter Schools; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Academy Charter Schools in Massachusetts seeks dedicated middle/high school teachers to deliver rigorous, college-preparatory instruction and support diverse learners. This role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration with general education peers, and ongoing feedback to accelerate student growth.

The starting salary ranges from $60,000 to $93,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with benefits aligned to our mission of equity and excellence for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years teaching experience in urban public or charter setting preferred.
• License or certification not required before start date.
• Preference for bilingual applicants (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic) with advanced language skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction support and differentiate curriculum.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to differentiate and modify curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with Special Education regulations and manage paperwork (IEPs, 504s, etc.).
• Maintain regular communication with families and provide coverage during non-instructional time.
• Uphold the school mission and be an active Excel Academy community member.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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.

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 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 - $93k, 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.