Paraprofessional 1:1

Excel Academy Charter Schools • High School Campus, MA

5d

About The Position

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. Start Date & Salary: August 2026. $39,950 - $58,450, commensurate with experience. Your Impact Provide 1:1 individualized academic and behavioral support as outlined in their IEP to assigned student throughout the school day Support the student’s access to classroom instruction, helping them stay engaged with lessons and assignments Provide behavioral support and redirection aligned with the student’s behavior plan Encourage the student’s independence and confidence while gradually reducing support when appropriate 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 adapt and provide academic support plans for student with special needs Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment Confer and collaborate with teachers to ensure accommodations are met in inclusive settings; and Provide input for student’s IEP

Requirements

• High 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.
• 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
• You are open to change, are willing to problem-solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 individualized academic and behavioral support as outlined in their IEP to assigned student throughout the school day
• Support the student’s access to classroom instruction, helping them stay engaged with lessons and assignments
• Provide behavioral support and redirection aligned with the student’s behavior plan
• Encourage the student’s independence and confidence while gradually reducing support when appropriate
• 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 adapt and provide academic support plans for student with special needs
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Confer and collaborate with teachers to ensure accommodations are met in inclusive settings
• Provide input for student’s IEP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED