High School Paraprofessional/1:1 Aide

DescriptionOrganization OverviewExcel 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. Start Date & Salary: August 2026. $39,950 - $58,450, commensurate with experience. Your ImpactProvide 1:1 individualized academic and behavioral support as outlined in their IEP to assigned student throughout the school daySupport the student's access to classroom instruction, helping them stay engaged with lessons and assignmentsProvide behavioral support and redirection aligned with the student's behavior planEncourage the student's independence and confidence while gradually reducing support when appropriateWork with staff to develop behavioral intervention plans and implement plans to ensure student learning and classroom behavior goals are metWork with staff to adapt and provide academic support plans for student with special needsHelp maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environmentConfer and collaborate with teachers to ensure accommodations are met in inclusive settings; andProvide input for student's IEPQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or degree preferred.Experience working with students with substantial behavioral needs.Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate with staff, school administrators, parents/guardians, and students.Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and development-focused team culture.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; andYou are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.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, 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.