Academic Support Coach

Acceleration Academies•Summerville, SC

About The Position

The Academic Support Coach supports the academic and personal success of Graduation Candidates (GCs) through data-driven planning, targeted intervention, and collaborative leadership. The role supports instructional improvement, guides student support strategies, and helps implement the SDE Continuous Improvement Plan. It is temporary, full-time, and grant-funded; continued employment depends on the yearly categorical allocation of grant funds. The coach works with academy leadership, instructional staff, counselors, students, families, and other stakeholders to monitor academic progress and graduation readiness. Duties include coordinating assessments and data meetings, developing individualized academic and graduation plans, supporting interventions and student-centered scheduling, preparing for End-of-Course testing, and promoting college and career readiness. The role also contributes to staff development, mentoring, school-wide initiatives, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Valid Secondary South Carolina Educator Credential.
At least 5 years of experience in teaching or educational leadership.
Experience with academic coaching, intervention strategies, and student success planning.
Commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling and helping them succeed.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and mobile technology.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
SC 4.0 Certified Education Evaluator certification.
SC 4.0 Certified Evaluator (School Guidance Counselors) certification.
SC Read-to-Succeed Endorsement (K-12).

Responsibilities

Assist the Academy Director with developing and implementing the SDE Continuous Improvement Plan.
Analyze student performance data, track improvement strategies, prepare and maintain plan-submission documentation, and coordinate stakeholder engagement in improvement efforts.
Coordinate assessments, process results for planning and intervention, facilitate MTSS-aligned data meetings with instructional staff, and monitor academic performance and assessment completion among Graduation Candidates.
Implement and track supplemental academic programs, collaborate on Tier II interventions for at-risk students, and help remove learning barriers and support individual student growth.
Monitor all Graduation Candidates' progress toward graduation, develop individualized academic and graduation plans, and provide regular updates on student status and outcomes.
Support the counselor in developing the master schedule, coordinate systematic and student-centered scheduling, and manage preparation for End-of-Course testing.
Align student progress with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate, support preparation for post-secondary pathways, and provide guidance in college and career readiness initiatives.
Support capacity-building and mentoring, participate in ADEPT evaluations, model best practices, and contribute to staff learning aligned with Graduation Candidate success.
Support teacher, staff, and family engagement; maintain effective communication across the academy; and assist with school-wide initiatives and improvement collaboration.

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Company-paid life insurance and supplemental life insurance options.
Disability insurance options.
Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance options.
Flexible paid time off.
Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
Employee referral incentives.
Certification reimbursement programs.
Performance-based bonus opportunities.