Academic Support Coach

Acceleration Academies•Las Vegas, NV

7d•$65,000

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, student support strategies, and implementation of the SDE Continuous Improvement Plan. This is a temporary, full-time, grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent on the yearly categorical allocation from grant funds. The coach assists the Academy Director with continuous improvement planning, analyzes student performance data, coordinates assessments, implements supplemental academic programs, and collaborates on Tier II interventions. The role monitors student progress toward graduation, develops individualized academic and graduation plans, supports scheduling and End-of-Course testing, and helps prepare students for post-secondary pathways. The coach also contributes to staff development, mentoring, and collaboration with teachers, staff, families, and other stakeholders. The position works in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involve outdoor weather exposure during events. Occasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required. Acceleration Academies describes its mission as transforming student outcomes and supporting students’ growth, resilience, and path to graduation. The organization states that it is an equal opportunity employer and will engage in an interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA.

Requirements

Valid Secondary Nevada Educator Credential.
At least 5 years of experience in teaching or educational leadership.
Experience with academic coaching, intervention strategies, and student success planning.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and mobile technology.
Commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling.
Ability to regularly sit, talk, hear, and use hands.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally between nearby academy sites, as required.
Ability to meet essential job functions; reasonable accommodations may be considered through the ADA interactive process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Monitor academic performance and assessment completion among Graduation Candidates.
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 Graduation Candidates.
Develop individualized academic and graduation plans.
Provide regular updates on student status and outcomes.
Support the counselor in master schedule development.
Coordinate systematic and student-centered scheduling.
Manage preparation for End-of-Course testing.
Support preparation for post-secondary pathways.
Provide guidance in college and career readiness initiatives.
Support capacity-building efforts and mentoring.
Contribute to staff learning aligned to Graduation Candidate success.
Support teacher, staff, and family engagement.
Maintain effective communication across all levels of the academy.
Assist in school-wide initiatives and improvement collaboration.
Meet essential role expectations, including reliable attendance, managing assigned workload and productivity expectations, and performing job functions in an open, student-centered workspace.