What are the responsibilities and job description for the MLL Paraprofessional position at Excel Academy Charter Schools?
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 Latino 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 Multilingual Learner Professional (MLL Paraprofessional) provides support to students who are English Language Learners in the Newcomer Program at Excel Academy Greenway. The MLL Paraprofessional is a member of the Learning Support Department (LST), and reports to the Dean of Student Supports.
This is a 1 year position for the duration of the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Starting Salary and Start Date: $40 - 50k, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate would start as soon as possible.
Your Impact
Excel is seeking an MLL Paraprofessional to:
- Provide additional academic support and behavioral support as needed to English Language Learners in the General Education setting
- Communicate with families to share regular updates on student progress
- Support with arrival, recess, and dismissal duties
- Confer and collaborate with content teachers and specialists to better support all learners
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 English Language Learners preferred;
- Experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
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 inequality 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.
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.
Learn about what sets Excel Academy apart here!
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