ROSE Learning Specialist

Excel Academy Charter Schools•Boston, MA

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. Out of the classroom and with the support of school administrators, the Middle School Special Education Teacher will manage administrative/regulatory aspects of the Special Education Program.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred;
A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
An openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Have experience in a public or charter school setting
Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently
Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture
Can speak to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion

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.
Write all IEPs of new Special Education students & revise/update existing IEPs;
Coordinate outsourced Special Education testing and manage Special Education Consultants (i.e. Speech and Language Therapist; Occupational Therapist, etc.);
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; and
Create all CPR/CAP documents to ensure DOE compliance.
Enforce school-wide systems and procedures to effectively manage the classroom;
Continually communicate with students and families regarding academic and behavior performance and progress;
Serve as a homeroom teacher and student advisor; and
Serve as a productive member of the Excel Community.