Middle School Learning Specialist (2026-2027)

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

60d

About The Position

Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high-quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred;
• Rhode Island certified (Middle Grades Special Education 5-8, Secondary Special Education 6-12) or in the process of obtaining certification. You can learn more here: https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/2023-06/RI_MiddleGrades_Requirements.pdf
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.
• You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily instructional 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; and
• Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school’s academic goals for 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 checklists for MCAS, etc.) associated with Special Education cases, ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurately recorded; and
• Maintain regular communication with students’ parents/guardians and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees