High School Reading Specialist (4 hours/week)
Description
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.
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, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:45 - 2:45 pm
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.
Excel Academy Charter Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.