High School Learning Specialist (2026-2027)

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 position of High School Learning Specialist requires a strong educational background, experience in teaching, and a commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education.

Requirements

• 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
• Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school’s academic goals for student achievement
• 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
• Maintain regular communication with students’ parents/guardians and families

Benefits

• Competitive salary (60 - 93k)
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives