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

Excel Academy Charter Schools•High School Campus, MA

About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. The organization prepares students to succeed in high school and college and to engage productively in their communities. Excel emphasizes rigorous instruction, high expectations, and individualized support, with a commitment to providing every student with a free, high-quality holistic education. Excel teachers deliver effective, rigorous college-preparatory instruction that fosters student success. The High School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist provides daily instructional support to students on their caseload, supports inclusion as needed, collaborates with general education teachers on differentiation and accommodations, and ensures special education services align with student achievement goals and applicable regulations. The role also involves maintaining special education records and paperwork, communicating with families, providing coverage during non-instructional time, and contributing to the school community. The starting salary is $60,000–$88,000, commensurate with experience. The position is for the 2027–2028 school year; no specific start date is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
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, problem-solving, and seeking feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
At least two years of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
Applicants with an advanced level of Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families are preferred.
First-generation college graduates are preferred.
Applicants who grew up low-income are preferred.
License or certification is not required before the start date; applicants may learn about Massachusetts DESE licensure requirements through the provided link.

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 students with high needs.
Work with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum, develop effective accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate.
Ensure work with students with special needs aligns with the school’s academic goals for student achievement.
Ensure special education services are implemented in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Manage special education paperwork and records, including IEPs, 504s, Child Study Records of Accommodations, teacher input questionnaires, IEP progress reports, and subject-area MCAS checklists.
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.
Take necessary actions to uphold the school’s mission.