Academic Support Coach

Acceleration Academies

$83K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
  • Valid Secondary South Carolina Educator Credential required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in teaching or educational leadership
  • Experience with academic coaching and intervention strategies
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, and Student Information Systems
  • Genuine commitment to supporting disengaged students

Responsibilities

  • Support academic and personal success of Graduation Candidates (GCs)
  • Assist in developing Continuous Improvement Plans
  • Analyze and track student performance data
  • Coordinate assessments and facilitate data meetings
  • Implement academic programs and interventions
  • Monitor and support student progress toward graduation
  • Support counseling and scheduling efforts

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible paid time off for work-life balance
  • Employer-paid financial wellness and mental health resources
  • Certification reimbursement for professional development
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Employee referral incentives
Full Job Description
The Role
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.

Key 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
  • Facilitate MTSS-aligned data meetings with instructional staff
  • 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


Scheduling & 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

  • 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


Professional Development & Staff Support

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


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

Licensure: Valid Secondary South Carolina Educator Credential (required)
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in teaching or educational leadership

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

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications:

  • SC 4.0 Certified Education Evaluator
  • SC 4.0 Certified Evaluator (School Guidance Counselors)
  • SC Read-to-Succeed Endorsement (K-12)


We Value 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 $40 an hour - This position is full-time and grant-funded. Employment is contingent on the yearly categorical allocation from grant funds.

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: 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.

Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.

Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.

Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.

Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.

Bonus Opportunities: 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?
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.

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