$3,000 Signing/Retention Bonus!
About Us:
At Acceleration Academies, we believe in empowering students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning. We collaborate with school districts nationwide to offer tuition-free education, supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.
Position Title: Career Coach
Reports To: Academy Director
Location: Clark County Acceleration Academies
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000/year + $3,000 signing/retention bonus
Employment Type: Full-time
Benefits: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; Flexible Paid Time Off; Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance coverages available; Employer-paid financial wellness program; Employee referral incentives; Certification reimbursement program; Bonus opportunities
Job Description
Career Coaches serve as one of the learning resources for our Graduation Candidates (GC), collaborating within a team environment to (1) support the competency-based blended curriculum in which GCS demonstrate proficiency through formative and summative assessments, (2) lead in the development of Personalized Learning Plans for GCs, (3) support and coach GCs to obtain a passing score on required state assessments, End-of-Course exams (OEC), college entry exams and any required standardized assessments, and (4) ensure that every GC masters the content on the path to high school graduation and post-secondary success.
Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Years of Experience: 3+ years
- License/Certification: School Counseling credential
- Background Check: Demonstration of a clear state and federal criminal history
Core Competencies
The following core competencies define what the organization requires of its employees to succeed and how we expect overall goals to be accomplished each and every day.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Caring & Inclusiveness
- Flexibility & Adaptability
- Honesty, Integrity & Reliability
- Results-Orientation
Role-Specific Competencies
These competencies are specific to the Career Coach position.
- Relationship Management
- Information Management & Data Analysis
- Subject Knowledge (Area of Expertise)
- Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving
- Resiliency & Stress Management
Job Responsibilities
Enrollment
- Support new GC enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
- Assist with the implementation of GC Orientation
- Lead in the development of Personalized Learning Plans(PLP) for GCs
- Guide the GC in the development of his/her schedule to meet attendance requirements
- Assign courses in accordance with the PLP for GCs
Retention
- Collaborate with other staff to ensure that GCs are in attendance as scheduled
- Actively participate in the Retention Cycle Protocol
- Assist with addressing barriers that impede the GC from attending the academy
- Advocate and support site-level incentive programs
Academics
- Schedule and coordinate all aspects of local, state and national exams
- Develop and monitor post-secondary plans for each GC to support their success in life beyond Acceleration Academy
- Implement career pathway partnerships that provide opportunities for job fair participation, job-shadowing and internships for GCs
- Implement weekly workshops that focus on career planning topics
- Provide guidance and feedback on of resumes, cover letters, and strategies for job interviews for GCs
- Assist the GC with career and college planning
Advocacy
- Keep up-to-date with current trends in employment and employment resources in the local region by facilitating workshops and networking events
- Participate in academy meetings and other community events
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications
- Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
- Proficient understanding of ESE (Exceptional Student Education), ELL (English Language Learner), and behavior intervention practices
- Experience working in a non-traditional school setting and/or with youth who may be considered at-risk
- Demonstrates a commitment and passion for supporting high school aged youth, who have disengaged from a traditional school setting, by creating opportunities for academic and personal breakthroughs
- Experience reviewing transcripts and general understanding of graduation requirements
- Experience providing supports, interventions, and counseling services with high school aged youth
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of and comfort with the use of technology in an educational setting.
- Experience with any of the following: project-based learning, instructional coaching, portfolio assessment, a competency-based education model, cooperative learning, integration of technology and cross-disciplinary learning, alternative assessments and integrating school to career experiences into the curriculum
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.
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: Recognizing your hard work with market-aligned salaries.
- 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:
- The physical demands listed are those necessary for an employee to effectively fulfill the job's essential functions.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to touch, handle, or feel.
- Frequently required to: stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to: stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities necessary include close vision.
Work Environment and Demands:
- The work environment characteristics are typical of what an employee may encounter when performing essential job functions.
- Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
- Noise level consistent with a collaborative classroom setting.
Join Acceleration Academies and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering students and making a lasting impact.
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