Founding 10th Grade Learning Specialist (MLL/ESL) (2027-2028)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

6d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is seeking a Founding 10th Grade Learning Specialist to provide rigorous, individualized support for students with high needs. The role includes serving as an inclusion teacher for 10th-grade students and collaborating with general education teachers to differentiate instruction, develop accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate. All support for students with special needs should align with the school's academic achievement goals.

The Learning Specialist is also responsible for ensuring Special Education services comply with federal and state regulations, managing related case paperwork and deadlines, and maintaining regular communication with students' families. The position is part of Excel Academy, a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that serves students in grades 5–12.

The stated salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure. The job is for the 2027–2028 school year; no specific start date is provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Rhode Island certification in Secondary Grades Special Education (grades 6–12), or be in the process of obtaining certification.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and Excel Academy Charter Schools' mission, values, and educational model.
• Commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and willingness to support others.
• Openness to change, willingness to problem-solve, and desire to seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families.
• First-generation college graduate.
• Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an inclusion teacher for 10th-grade students to support students with high needs.
• Work with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum, create effective accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate.
• Ensure work with students with special needs aligns with the school's academic achievement goals.
• Ensure Special Education services are implemented in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage Special Education case paperwork, including IEPs, 504s, Child Study Records of Accommodations, Teacher Input Questionnaires, IEP Progress Reports, and subject-area checklists for MCAS; meet deadlines and ensure accurate records.
• Maintain regular communication with students' parents, guardians, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level