Founding High School Learning Specialist (2026-2027)

Organization Overview

Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1700 students identify as Latinx or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel we believe that every studentregardless of race zip code or economic statusdeserves access to a free high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations rigorous instruction and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path.

About Our Team

Everyday our team members choose to be positive drive their own growth uplift one another and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve. About the Role 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. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students. Duties and 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; andEnsure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the schools academic goals for student 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 TeacherInput Questionnaires IEP Progress Reports etc.) associated with Special Education cases ensuring deadlines are met and information is accurately recorded; andMaintain regular communication with students parents/guardians and families.Mission AlignmentYou share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools including Excels values and educational model;You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; andYou are open to change are willing to problem-solve and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.QualificationsA Bachelors degree is required; a Masters degree is preferred;RIDE Certified or in the process of obtaining a Moderate Disabilities License in Special Education (5-12) Salary $50000-$81000 commensurate with Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin creed sex ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity disability age ancestry athletic performance special need proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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