Excel Academy Charter Schools

18-22 Program Coordinator

Excel Academy Charter Schools  •  Massachusetts (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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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. 

About the Role

The 18–22 Program Teacher provides direct instruction, case management, and coordination of transition services for students ages 18–22 receiving special education services. This educator plays a key role in supporting students’ individualized postsecondary transition goals—including employment, education/training, and independent living—by designing personalized learning experiences and collaborating closely with families, service providers, and school staff.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Individual Planning
  • Provide direct, individualized instruction aligned to each student’s IEP and transition goals.
  • Develop and implement individualized scopes and sequences for all students in the 18–22 program.
  • Plan instructional units, including creation of daily materials, for students aligned to their specific skill needs.  
  • Deliver instruction that targets students’ postsecondary readiness, including employment skills, vocational training, community engagement, and independent/daily living skills (for students in the 18-22 program and 11th/12th graders slated to go into the 18-22 program via Life Skills programming)
Case Management
  • Case manage students in the 18–22 program as well as students in grades 11 and 12 preparing to transition into the program; potentially case manage students in grade 12 who require more extensive support
  • Oversee and ensure the full implementation of students’ IEPs, including progress monitoring and documentation.
  • Convene and lead team meetings, including IEP and transition planning meetings, in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary team members.
  • Maintain consistent and proactive family communication regarding student progress and program participation.
Service Coordination
  • Coordinate related services and supports for 18–22 program students, including partnerships with external agencies and adult service providers.
  • Lead the Chapter 688 referral process for applicable students, in collaboration with case managers, coordinators, and the Dean of Student Supports.
  • Partner with the Operations Manager to arrange and manage transportation services for 18–22 program students.
Collaboration and Support
  • Provide push-in support for students in Grade-Level Seminar who require more specialized post-secondary support, as determined by the Dean of CAPS and Dean of Student Supports.
  • Collaborate with instructional and support staff to ensure cohesive transition planning and programming.

Qualifications

  • Massachusetts DESE license in Moderate or Severe Disabilities (preferred: grades 5–12 or All Levels).
  • Experience with transition-age students (16–22) and familiarity with postsecondary planning, vocational programming, and adult service systems.
  • Strong ability to develop individualized instructional plans and monitor student growth.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
Excel Academy Charter Schools

About Excel Academy Charter Schools

Excel 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.

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.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
East Boston, MA
Year Founded
2003
Website
excelacademy.org
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