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 1,700 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 student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status—deserves 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. Starting Salary & Start Date: $50 - 90k, commensurate with experience, and with an 8% raise structure. The ideal candidate would start in August 2026. Your Impact Instructional Responsibilities Serve as Reading inclusion teacher for our Founding 9th grade 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; and Ensure that all work with students with special needs is aligned with the school’s academic goals for student achievement. Administrative Responsibilities 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; and Maintain regular communication with students’ parents/guardians and families.
