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

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Campus TBD, MA

20d • $60,000 - $93,000

About The Position

Excel Academy seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist to provide rigorous, college-preparatory instruction and individualized support to students with special needs. The role includes daily instructional support lessons for students on the teacher’s caseload, inclusion teaching as needed, and collaboration with general education teachers to differentiate and modify curriculum and develop effective accommodations. The teacher ensures that special education services align with student achievement goals and comply with federal and state regulations.

The position also involves managing special education paperwork, maintaining regular communication with families, providing coverage during non-instructional time as needed, and contributing to the Excel Academy community. Excel teachers are expected to pursue their professional growth, welcome frequent feedback, work collaboratively, and uphold the school’s mission. The listed starting salary is $60,000–$93,000, commensurate with experience.

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.

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.
• Speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or another language commonly spoken by students and families at an advanced level.
• Being a first-generation college graduate.
• Having grown up low-income.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily instructional support lessons to students on the caseload outside of core academic classes.
• Serve as an inclusion teacher as needed to support students with high needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to differentiate curriculum, develop 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 comply with federal and state regulations.
• Manage special education 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 support the school's mission.

What This Job Offers

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