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

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

5d • $50,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Excel Academy is a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. The organization provides a free, high-quality holistic education and prepares students to succeed in high school and college and participate productively in their communities.

Excel teachers deliver effective, rigorous college-preparatory instruction to foster student success. The Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist serves as an inclusion teacher for students with high needs, collaborating with general education teachers to differentiate instruction, develop accommodations, and modify curriculum when appropriate. Student support must align with the school’s academic achievement goals.

The role also ensures that special education services comply with federal and state regulations, manages associated case paperwork and deadlines, and maintains regular communication with students’ families. The starting salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure. The listed start date is for the 2027–2028 school year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Rhode Island certification in Moderate Disabilities 1–6, 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 in doing their best work.
• Openness to change, willingness to problem-solve, and willingness to seek feedback for professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as an inclusion teacher for middle school students, supporting students with high needs.
• Collaborate 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 comply 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 accurately record information.
• Maintain regular communication with students’ parents, guardians, and families.

What This Job Offers

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