Graduation Coach
Company: Acceleration Academies
Role summary
Graduation Coach is a role at Acceleration Academies in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-06. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Graduation Coach
- Company
- Acceleration Academies
- Location
- North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-06
Job description
The Role
The Graduation Coach works closely with Graduation Candidates to understand their individual needs, strengths, and areas of struggle, offering tailored academic support through tutoring, organizing study schedules, and connecting students with academic resources to improve performance. The Graduation Coach is responsible for tracking grades, attendance, and behavior to proactively identify potential barriers to graduation and intervening by working with the Graduation Candidate to create a learning plan that prevents falling behind in academic achievement.
Beyond academic support, the Graduation Coach guides students toward career readiness, helping them connect their academic effort to postsecondary goals, whether college, vocational training, military, or the workforce, in alignment with the SC Accountability Manual.
this position is a temporary grant funded position, funded through July 2027. This position reports to the Academy or District Director.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring & Intervention
Track students' grades, attendance, and behavior to identify potential issues before they become barriers to graduation, and intervene early when students show signs of falling behind.
Facilitate interventions based on trends identified as potential setbacks to academic achievement.
Collect student academic achievement data from the LMS weekly and document responses, including contact with the GC, communication with the corresponding Content Coach on low-achievement data, and revisions to the GC schedule to foster additional learning opportunities.
Identifying & Addressing Barriers
Identify external factors affecting students' academic performance, such as family problems, mental health challenges, or socioeconomic difficulties.
Connect students with services that help address these barriers so they can focus on academics.
Collaboration
Facilitate communication between students, teachers, and parents to create a support network that reinforces academic achievement and consistent messaging.
College & Career Readiness
Help students explore career paths based on their interests, strengths, and academic performance, and set clear career goals.
Provide learning opportunities in test-taking strategies, math basics, and resume writing, and prepare students for the state career assessment, college and job applications, the ASVAB, and other postsecondary readiness assessments.
Provide guidance on college applications, scholarships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities.
Help students build soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and time management.
Connect students with internships, job shadowing, and career exploration programs.
Monitor progress and adjust academic plans to align with the skills and qualifications needed for students' career goals.
What We’re Looking For
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
Experience: 3 years of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at-risk youth.
License/Certification: SCDE Educators Certification, with CTE Endorsement and/or GCDF certification preferred.
Background Check: Demonstration of a clear state and federal criminal history.
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.
Demonstrated commitment and passion for supporting high-school-aged youth who have disengaged from a traditional school setting, creating opportunities for academic and personal breakthroughs.
Experience reviewing transcripts and a general understanding of graduation requirements.
Experience providing supports, interventions, and counseling services with high-school-aged youth.
Strong understanding of and comfort with the use of technology in an educational setting.
Experience with project-based learning, instructional coaching, portfolio assessment, competency-based education, 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.
Competitive Compensation: up to $50,000
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to support your long-term financial goals
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans, along with FSA options, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability coverage, and additional protections, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
Flexible Time Off: Designed to support balance and time to recharge
Sick Time: Dedicated time for when you need it most
Company Paid Holidays
Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources
Employee Referral Incentives: Opportunities to earn rewards for helping us grow our team
Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities to build skills and grow within the organization
Company-Provided Equipment: Tools and technology to support your success in the role
Why Join the Team
At Acceleration Academies, you will be part of a team focused on helping Graduation Candidates reach one of the most important milestones in their lives. You will play a direct role in driving outcomes, supporting academy teams, and ensuring Graduation Candidates stay on track toward graduation, all alongside a team committed to doing the work the