Paraprofessional/1:1 Aide

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.

Your Impact

Excel is seeking a Paraprofessional/1:1 Aide to:

• Provide small group or 1:1 behavioral & academic support to a student with special needs
• Provide 1:1 student support based on specific needs outlined in their IEP
• Provide inclusion support to students with special needs in General Education and Foundational level courses
• Work with staff to develop behavioral intervention plans and implement plans to ensure student learning and classroom behavior goals are met
• Work with staff to develop and provide academic support plans for student(s) with special needs
• Confer and collaborate with teachers to ensure accommodations are met in inclusive settings; and
• Provide input for student’s IEP

Mission Alignment

• You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s 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; and
• You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent, AND
  • An associate's (or higher) degree; OR
  • Completion of 48 credit hours at an Institution of Higher Education; OR
  • Completion of one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys.
• Experience working with students with substantial behavioral needs;
• Experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.

Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low-income.

Excel 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 achievement.

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