18-22 Program Teacher

Description

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

The 18–22 Program Teacher provides direct instruction, case management, and coordination of transition services for students ages 18–22 receiving special education services. This educator plays a key role in supporting students’ individualized postsecondary transition goals—including employment, education/training, and independent living—by designing personalized learning experiences and collaborating closely with families, service providers, and school staff.

Salary: $60k-$93k commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Individual Planning

• Provide direct, individualized instruction aligned to each student’s IEP and transition goals.

• Develop and implement individualized scopes and sequences for all students in the 18–22 program.

• Plan instructional units, including creation of daily materials, for students aligned to their specific skill needs.

• Deliver instruction that targets students’ postsecondary readiness, including employment skills, vocational training, community engagement, and independent/daily living skills (for students in the 18-22 program and 11th/12th graders slated to go into the 18-22 program via Life Skills programming)

Case Management

• Case manage students in the 18–22 program as well as students in grades 11 and 12 preparing to transition into the program; potentially case manage students in grade 12 who require more extensive support

• Oversee and ensure the full implementation of students’ IEPs, including progress monitoring and documentation.

• Convene and lead team meetings, including IEP and transition planning meetings, in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary team members.

• Maintain consistent and proactive family communication regarding student progress and program participation.

Service Coordination

• Coordinate related services and supports for 18–22 program students, including partnerships with external agencies and adult service providers.

• Lead the Chapter 688 referral process for applicable students, in collaboration with case managers, coordinators, and the Dean of Student Supports.

• Partner with the Operations Manager to arrange and manage transportation services for 18–22 program students.

Collaboration and Support

• Provide push-in support for students in Grade-Level Seminar who require more specialized post-secondary support, as determined by the Dean of CAPS and Dean of Student Supports.

• Collaborate with instructional and support staff to ensure cohesive transition planning and programming.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate or Severe Disabilities (preferred: grades 5–12 or All Levels).

• Experience with transition-age students (16–22) and familiarity with postsecondary planning, vocational programming, and adult service systems.

• Strong ability to develop individualized instructional plans and monitor student growth.

• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or a foreign language or prior academic achievement.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.