Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Excel Academy teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous 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. They prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Rhode Island certified (Moderate Disabilities 1-6) or in the process of obtaining certification

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree is preferred
• Speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level
• Being first generation college graduates
• Having grown up low-income

Responsibilities

• Serve as an English inclusion teacher for middle school students 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
• 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
• Maintain regular communication with students’ parents/guardians and families

What This Job Offers

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