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

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Boston, MA

20d • $60,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is hiring a High School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist for the 2027–2028 school year. Excel Academy is a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving grades 5–12. Its teachers deliver rigorous, high-quality college-preparatory instruction designed to foster student success. Teachers who thrive at Excel are entrepreneurial, seek frequent high-quality feedback, and bring passion and expertise in their content area.

The role provides instruction and individualized support to students with special needs, including students on the teacher’s caseload and students with high needs. The teacher works with general education staff to differentiate and adapt instruction, ensures special education services comply with applicable regulations, manages required documentation, and communicates regularly with families. The position also includes coverage during non-instructional time as needed and participation in the Excel Academy community.

The starting salary is $60,000–$88,000, commensurate with experience. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. A teaching license or certification is not required before the start date.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Commitment to and belief in all students and the mission, values, and educational model of Excel Academy Charter Schools.
• 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.
• At least two years of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting; preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families.
• First-generation college graduate.
• Grew up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on the caseload, using time outside core academic classes.
• Serve as an inclusion teacher as needed to support the learning abilities of students with high needs.
• Work closely with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum, develop effective accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate.
• Align work with students with special needs to the school’s academic goals for student achievement.
• Ensure special education services are implemented in compliance with federal and state special education regulations.
• Manage paperwork, including IEPs, 504s, Child Study Records of Accommodations, Teacher Input questionnaires, IEP Progress Reports, and subject-area checklists for MCAS.
• Maintain regular communication with students’ parents, guardians, and families.
• Provide coverage as needed during non-instructional time.
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community and help uphold the school’s mission.

What This Job Offers

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