Teacher

About the role

At Acceleration Academies, we transform the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling by empowering them to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs utilize cutting-edge technology and compassionate, impactful teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support new student enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
• Aid in the development of Personalized Learning Plans for students
• Serve as an advisor for assigned students, maintaining regular communication and monitoring attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness
• Plan and deliver content-area instruction in both individual and small group settings
• Maintain strong ownership of student progress toward course completion, credit accumulation, and graduation readiness goals using formative and summative assessments and academy data systems
• Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes
• Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities to address learning gaps and accelerate success
• Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school/community events
• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans
• Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy-wide initiatives
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary academy team including Student Advocates, Professional School Counselors, and academy leadership to provide coordinated wraparound support
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Valid state teaching certification for grades 6–12 or 9–12 in one of the following content areas: Math, English/ELA, Social Studies, Special Education, or Science
• 2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred)
• Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skills
• A deep commitment to helping at-risk youth succeed academically and personally

Qualifications

• Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models
• Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education
• Demonstrated ability to use learning management systems (LMS), student information systems (SIS), and data dashboards to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions