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

Excel Academy Charter Schools • Providence, RI

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About The Position

Excel Academy Charter Schools is hiring a Middle School Special Education Teacher/Learning Specialist for the 2027–2028 school year. Excel Academy is a network of six schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island serving students in grades 5–12. The organization provides rigorous instruction and individualized support to help students succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities.

Excel teachers deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous college-preparatory instruction designed to foster student success. In this role, the teacher serves as an inclusion teacher for middle school students with high needs, collaborates with general education teachers to differentiate and adapt instruction, and ensures special education services support the school’s academic goals. The role also includes overseeing compliance and documentation for special education cases and maintaining regular communication with students’ families.

The starting salary is $50,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, with an 8% raise structure. The position is for the 2027–2028 school year; a specific start date is not provided.

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 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 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 another 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 to support students with high needs.
• Work closely 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 implementation of Special Education services complies with federal and state special education regulations.
• Manage special education case paperwork, including IEPs, 504s, Child Study Records of Accommodations, Teacher Input Questionnaires, IEP Progress Reports, and subject-area MCAS checklists; 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