Academic Support Coach

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.

The Role
As an Academic Support Coach, you will work directly with Graduation Candidates (GCs) to provide academic guidance, engagement support, and encouragement to help them stay on track toward graduation. This role partners closely with academy leadership and instructional staff to support students who may need additional attention, organization, or motivation in their coursework.

This is a grant-funded position expected to run through August 31, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze student performance data and track improvement strategies
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for plan submissions

Assessment & Data Management

• Monitor academic performance and assessment completion among GCs

Student Support & Engagement

• Build positive relationships with assigned Graduation Candidates (GCs)
• Provide one-on-one support to help students stay engaged in their coursework
• Conduct outreach to students through phone calls, messages, and in-person check-ins
• Encourage consistent attendance and course completion
  
  
  

Academic Monitoring

• Track student progress and identify students who may need additional support
• Use student data to monitor engagement and academic progress
• Work with Content Coaches and academy staff to support student success
  
  
  

Student Intervention Support

• Assist students who may be struggling academically or disengaging from their coursework
• Help remove barriers to learning by connecting students with available resources
• Support academy leadership in addressing student needs on a case-by-case basis

College & Career Readiness

• Support preparation for post-secondary pathways
• Provide guidance in college and career readiness initiatives

Professional Development & Staff Support

• Contribute to staff learning aligned to GC success
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission

Stakeholder Collaboration

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

What We’re Looking For 

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
Experience: 1+ years working with students in education, youth programs, or student support environments preferred

Skills: Experience with academic coaching, intervention strategies, and student success planning
Passion: A genuine commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling and a drive to help them succeed.
Technology: Proficiency in Google Workspace, LMS, SIS, and mobile technology
 

Why Join Us? 

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.
 

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

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.