18-22 Program Teacher

Excel Academy Charter Schools•High School Campus, MA

4d•$60,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The 18–22 Program Teacher provides direct instruction, case management, and coordination of transition services for students ages 18–22 receiving special education services. This educator plays a key role in supporting students’ individualized postsecondary transition goals—including employment, education/training, and independent living—by designing personalized learning experiences and collaborating closely with families, service providers, and school staff. Salary: $60k-$93k commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate or Severe Disabilities (preferred: grades 5–12 or All Levels).
Experience with transition-age students (16–22) and familiarity with postsecondary planning, vocational programming, and adult service systems.
Strong ability to develop individualized instructional plans and monitor student growth.
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, individualized instruction aligned to each student’s IEP and transition goals.
Develop and implement individualized scopes and sequences for all students in the 18–22 program.
Plan instructional units, including creation of daily materials, for students aligned to their specific skill needs.
Deliver instruction that targets students’ postsecondary readiness, including employment skills, vocational training, community engagement, and independent/daily living skills (for students in the 18-22 program and 11th/12th graders slated to go into the 18-22 program via Life Skills programming)
Case manage students in the 18–22 program as well as students in grades 11 and 12 preparing to transition into the program; potentially case manage students in grade 12 who require more extensive support
Oversee and ensure the full implementation of students’ IEPs, including progress monitoring and documentation.
Convene and lead team meetings, including IEP and transition planning meetings, in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary team members.
Maintain consistent and proactive family communication regarding student progress and program participation.
Coordinate related services and supports for 18–22 program students, including partnerships with external agencies and adult service providers.
Lead the Chapter 688 referral process for applicable students, in collaboration with case managers, coordinators, and the Dean of Student Supports.
Partner with the Operations Manager to arrange and manage transportation services for 18–22 program students.
Provide push-in support for students in Grade-Level Seminar who require more specialized post-secondary support, as determined by the Dean of CAPS and Dean of Student Supports.
Collaborate with instructional and support staff to ensure cohesive transition planning and programming.