Urban Middle School Special Education Specialist

Excel Academy Charter School; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Academy Charter Schools in East Boston, MA is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist for the 2027-2028 school year. This full-time role focuses on delivering rigorous, college-preparatory instruction and inclusive education practices for students with high needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and citizenship, residency, or work visa. Experience in an urban public or charter setting is desired, with collaboration across general

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school's academic goals 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

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Excel Academy Charter Schools in East Boston, MA is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist for the 2027-2028 school year. This full-time role focuses on delivering rigorous, college-preparatory instruction and inclusive education practices for students with high needs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and citizenship, residency, or work visa. Experience in an urban public or charter setting is desired, with collaboration across general