-If you join by 5/1/2023, you will be eligible for a $2,000 end of year bonus-

Organizational Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea Massachusetts, communities that are predominantly low-income and Latinx and historically have faced significant social and educational barriers. Our success in Massachusetts is proof that the opportunity gap can be closed. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory.

At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.

Growth Happens Here.

-If you join by 5/1, you will be eligible for a $2,000 end of year bonus-

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Provide small group or 1:1 behavioral & academic support
• Provide inclusion support to students with special needs
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with substantial behavioral needs;
• Experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required;
• Physical Restraint Training preferred, but not required;
• A commitment to working with underserved, urban youth;
• An unwavering commitment to and belief in the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• The ability to focus and thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment;
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and the willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• An entrepreneurial spirit that reflects an openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in developing new ideas and programs.