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High School Reading Specialist (4 hours/week)

Organization Overview

Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality, free, and public 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 and we opened a new school in Rhode Island in 2022. 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.

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About the Role

The Reading Specialist is responsible for ensuring that students are provided adequate support to find success in the school setting. We are looking to hire a Reading Specialist at Excel Academy Charter High School who will provide services to 1 student and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other key stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for students.

Hours, on-site: 4 hours/week

Your Impact

Provide direct reading intervention and instruction for a student who is below grade level benchmarks;
Collaborate with teachers, students and their families, the school nurse, learning specialists, social workers, and other members of a student's support team;
Develop and propose a plan for the student with specific tasks that will help them meet their goals;
Provide literacy assessments and ongoing data analysis; and
Help teachers interpret literacy assessment data of the student.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and a master's degree in reading instruction preferred;
Must have and maintain MA licensure as a Reading Specialist per state requirements;

You can learn more about Licensure Requirements through DESE here: https://gateway.edu.state.ma.us/elar/licensurehelp/LicenseRequirementsCriteriaPageControl.ser

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 openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous 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.

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.

Learn about what sets Excel Academy apart here!