Academic Support Coach

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.

• →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

• Coordinate assessments and process results for planning and intervention
• Facilitate MTSS-aligned data meetings with instructional staff
• Monitor academic performance and assessment completion among GCs

• 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

• Monitor progress toward graduation for all GCs
• Develop individualized academic and graduation plans
• Provide regular updates on student status and outcomes

• Support counselor in master schedule development
• Coordinate systematic and student-centered scheduling
• Manage preparation for End-of-Course (EOC) testing

• Align student progress to the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate
• Support preparation for post-secondary pathways
• Provide guidance in college and career readiness initiatives

• Support capacity-building efforts and mentoring
• Participate in ADEPT evaluations and model best practices
• Contribute to staff learning aligned to GC success

• Support teacher, staff, and family engagement
• Maintain effective communication across all levels of the academy
• Assist in school-wide initiatives and improvement collaboration

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.
 

We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive benefits:
Competitive Compensation: up to $40 an hour - This position is full-time and grant-funded. Employment is contingent on the yearly categorical allocation from grant funds. 

• 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?
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.

Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies
Agencies presenting candidates must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.

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.