Academic Support Coach

As an Academic Support Coach , you will support the academic and personal success of our Graduation Candidates (GCs) through data-driven planning, targeted intervention, and collaborative leadership. Your expertise will support instructional improvements, guide student support strategies, and drive the successful implementation of our Continuous Improvement Plan. This position is temporary, full-time and grant-funded. Employment is contingent on the yearly categorical allocation from grant funds.

About Acceleration Academies

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• Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team that’s dedicated to transforming student outcomes.
• Here, you’ll directly impact students’ lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation.
• If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we’d love to hear from you.
• Join us in redefining what’s possible for students everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Planning Assist the Academy Director with development and implementation of the SDE Continuous Improvement Plan Analyze student performance data and track improvement strategies
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for plan submissions

Coordinate stakeholder engagement in improvement efforts

• Assessment & Data Management Coordinate assessments and process results for planning and intervention
• Monitor academic performance and assessment completion among GCs Academic Support & Intervention Implement and track supplemental academic programs
• Collaborate on Tier II interventions for at-risk students
• Remove learning barriers and support strategies for individual student growth Graduation Candidate Support Monitor progress toward graduation for all GCs Develop individualized academic and graduation plans
• Provide regular updates on student status and outcomes
• & Program Coordination Support counselor in master schedule development
• Coordinate systematic and student-centered scheduling
• Manage preparation for End-of-Course (EOC) testing
• College & Career Readiness Support preparation for post-secondary pathways
• Provide guidance in college and career readiness initiatives
• & Staff Support Support capacity-building efforts and mentoring
• Contribute to staff learning aligned to GC success
• Collaboration Support teacher, staff, and family engagement
• Maintain effective communication across all levels of the academy
• Assist in school-wide initiatives and improvement collaboration

Requirements

• Valid Secondary Nevada Educator Credential (required) Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in teaching or educational leadership
• Experience with academic coaching, intervention strategies, and student success planning
• A genuine commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling and a drive to help them succeed.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred

Benefits

• Our Team’s Well-being We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive benefits: Competitive Compensation: up to $65,000 Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options are available to protect you and your loved ones.
• Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.
• Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
• Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.
• Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.
• Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.
• Physical & Work Environment Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands

Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involve exposure to outdoor weather during events Occasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required to support student needs or operational coverage Ready to Make a Difference?

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. All roles at Acceleration Academies include core responsibilities that are fundamental to student success and overall academy operations. Applicants should carefully review the job description to ensure they can meet these requirements.

Essential duties typically include

Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours • On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite) • Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations • Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace If you believe you may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role, Acceleration Academies will engage in an interactive process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note that accommodations cannot remove essential job functions or fundamentally alter the nature of the role.

About Acceleration Academies At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices, we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.