Acceleration Academies
ELA/Social Studies Content Coach (ELA/Social Studies Teacher)
Acceleration Academies, Marietta, Georgia, United States, 30067
Signing/Retention Bonus up to $5,000!
Acceleration Academies is passionate about improving student outcomes. We provide two capabilities that drive student success. Our dropout recovery and student re-engagement program (Acceleration Academies), is an innovative education partner helping young adults overcome real-life challenges to earn their high school diploma tuition-free through partnerships with state or local school districts across the country. Our technology platform (Incite®) enables data-driven teaching and learning. These offerings are both rooted in our belief that every student deserves access to the best instruction, tools and resources possible.
Position Title: ELA/Social Studies Content Coach
Reports To: Academy Director
Location: Cobb Acceleration Academy
Compensation: $65,000-$80,000 +signing/retention bonus! (Candidates that meet both certification requirements will be placed toward the top of the salary range based on experience)
Benefits: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; Flexible Paid Time Off (subject to policy); Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance coverages available; Company-paid financial wellness program; Employee referral incentives; Certification reimbursement program; Bonus opportunities and more!
Job Description
Content Coaches serve as the primary learning resource for our students, collaborating within a team environment to (1) teach a competency-based blended curriculum in which students demonstrate proficiency through summative assessments, (2) develop supplemental lessons and provide interventions in which students demonstrate proficiency through formative assessments, and (3) ensure that every student masters the content on the path to high school graduation and post-secondary success.
Job RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree or higherYears of Experience: At least 2+ years of relevant teaching experienceLicense/Certifications: Georgia 6-12 Social Studies certification AND 6-12 English certificationBackground 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 SkillsCollaboration & TeamworkCaring & InclusivenessFlexibility & AdaptabilityHonesty, Integrity & ReliabilityResults-Orientation
Role-Specific Competencies
These competencies are specific to the Content Coach position.
Math Subject KnowledgeCoachability & Learning OrientationOrganizational Planning & Time ManagementFacilitation & EngagementTechnological Aptitude
Job Responsibilities
EnrollmentSupport new student enrollment through recruitment and engagement effortsAssist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for students
RetentionServe as an advisor for assigned students by facilitating communication between the learner and the student support team, as well as monitoring attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness
AcademicsPlan and deliver content area instruction in individual and group settings and monitor student progress toward course completion and content masteryConduct formative and summative assessments to gauge student academic progressDemonstrates skills in analyzing and using data for instructional decision-makingBasic knowledge of IEP, ESE and ELL accommodations, document assistance with annual goals, short-term objectives, benchmarks, and participate in the appropriate meetingsProvide remediation and enrichment opportunities for individuals and groups of studentsParticipate in the development and success of student data meetings, Professional Development workshops, and other school/ community events
AdvocacyWork closely with the student support team to develop a learning pathway, behavior, and transition plans (including incentives) to improve student academic achievement.Participate in academy meetings and other community eventsPerform other related duties as assigned
Additional QualificationsBilingual (Spanish preferred).Basic understanding of ESE (Exceptional Student Education), ELL (English Language Learner), and behavior intervention strategies Experience working in a non-traditional school setting and/or with youth who may be considered at-riskDemonstrates a commitment and passion for supporting youth who have disengaged from a traditional school setting, by creating opportunities for academic and personal breakthroughsStrong 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, collaborative learning, integration of technology and cross-disciplinary learning, alternative assessments and integrating school-to-career experiences into the curriculumExperience serving students with significant social-emotional needs preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment and Work Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a collaborative school environment.
Acceleration Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. It is understood that other related duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all aspects of the position, described above satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Acceleration Academies is passionate about improving student outcomes. We provide two capabilities that drive student success. Our dropout recovery and student re-engagement program (Acceleration Academies), is an innovative education partner helping young adults overcome real-life challenges to earn their high school diploma tuition-free through partnerships with state or local school districts across the country. Our technology platform (Incite®) enables data-driven teaching and learning. These offerings are both rooted in our belief that every student deserves access to the best instruction, tools and resources possible.
Position Title: ELA/Social Studies Content Coach
Reports To: Academy Director
Location: Cobb Acceleration Academy
Compensation: $65,000-$80,000 +signing/retention bonus! (Candidates that meet both certification requirements will be placed toward the top of the salary range based on experience)
Benefits: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; Flexible Paid Time Off (subject to policy); Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, & Accident insurance coverages available; Company-paid financial wellness program; Employee referral incentives; Certification reimbursement program; Bonus opportunities and more!
Job Description
Content Coaches serve as the primary learning resource for our students, collaborating within a team environment to (1) teach a competency-based blended curriculum in which students demonstrate proficiency through summative assessments, (2) develop supplemental lessons and provide interventions in which students demonstrate proficiency through formative assessments, and (3) ensure that every student masters the content on the path to high school graduation and post-secondary success.
Job RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree or higherYears of Experience: At least 2+ years of relevant teaching experienceLicense/Certifications: Georgia 6-12 Social Studies certification AND 6-12 English certificationBackground 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 SkillsCollaboration & TeamworkCaring & InclusivenessFlexibility & AdaptabilityHonesty, Integrity & ReliabilityResults-Orientation
Role-Specific Competencies
These competencies are specific to the Content Coach position.
Math Subject KnowledgeCoachability & Learning OrientationOrganizational Planning & Time ManagementFacilitation & EngagementTechnological Aptitude
Job Responsibilities
EnrollmentSupport new student enrollment through recruitment and engagement effortsAssist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for students
RetentionServe as an advisor for assigned students by facilitating communication between the learner and the student support team, as well as monitoring attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness
AcademicsPlan and deliver content area instruction in individual and group settings and monitor student progress toward course completion and content masteryConduct formative and summative assessments to gauge student academic progressDemonstrates skills in analyzing and using data for instructional decision-makingBasic knowledge of IEP, ESE and ELL accommodations, document assistance with annual goals, short-term objectives, benchmarks, and participate in the appropriate meetingsProvide remediation and enrichment opportunities for individuals and groups of studentsParticipate in the development and success of student data meetings, Professional Development workshops, and other school/ community events
AdvocacyWork closely with the student support team to develop a learning pathway, behavior, and transition plans (including incentives) to improve student academic achievement.Participate in academy meetings and other community eventsPerform other related duties as assigned
Additional QualificationsBilingual (Spanish preferred).Basic understanding of ESE (Exceptional Student Education), ELL (English Language Learner), and behavior intervention strategies Experience working in a non-traditional school setting and/or with youth who may be considered at-riskDemonstrates a commitment and passion for supporting youth who have disengaged from a traditional school setting, by creating opportunities for academic and personal breakthroughsStrong 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, collaborative learning, integration of technology and cross-disciplinary learning, alternative assessments and integrating school-to-career experiences into the curriculumExperience serving students with significant social-emotional needs preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment and Work Demands
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is consistent with that of a collaborative school environment.
Acceleration Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. It is understood that other related duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all aspects of the position, described above satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.