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Organizational OverviewExcel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality 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. 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. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12.

In the fall of 2022 we will welcome a founding class of 5th graders to help us launch Excel Academy Rhode Island. By 2032, Excel Rhode Island will run 4 schools serving over 2,100 students from Providence, Central Falls, and North Providence.We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model.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. Growth Happens Here.Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe ELL Specialist provides direct instruction to students in need of a substantially separate English as a Second Language (ESL) course. A member of the Learning Support Department, this individual reports directly to the Dean of Student Supports and is responsible for the following activities: Teacher SupportCollaborate with teachers to help students master content and language objectives.Advise teachers on accommodating curriculum for ELL students.Collaborate with teachers to modify curriculum when necessary.Support teachers in guiding ELL students toward the Network Priority Goals.Student SupportTeach a substantially separate ELD class based on caseload, or provide inclusion support for classes containing ELL students.Work specifically with ELL students during assigned periods of the day.Programmatic supportManage the ELL program including, but not limited to: completion of necessary paperwork, training of teachers, management of parent and student communications, execution of student testing/screening, and upholding of general Department of Education compliance requests.General ResponsibilitiesAlign student support services with the schools mission and educational philosophy.Participate in generating and upholding Excel staff norms.Serve as a homeroom teacher and academic advisor.Serve as a productive member of the Excel community.QualificationsA bachelors degree required, masters degree preferred;Must have a current, in-state ESL license (Alternative: Hold a current out-of-state ESL license, and pass required MTEL exams to transfer certification to MA prior to beginning employment).A commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excels values and educational model;A commitment to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;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; andAn openness to change, a willingness to problem-solve, and an interest in receiving feedback for continuous improvement.

Preference will be given to applicants who also: Have experience in a public or charter school setting;Speak Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic fluently;Can speak to the importance of rigorous classroom instruction and culture.

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