Career/Life Coach (High School Counselor)
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $52,000-$56,000
About Us
At Acceleration Academies, we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling to achieve their high school diploma through personalized, flexible learning and innovative educational practices we empower young adults to earn their high school diploma tuition-free. Partnering with school districts nationwide, our dropout recovery and student re-engagement programs are supported by cutting-edge technology and a commitment to compassionate, impactful teaching.
The Role
As a Career & Life Coach, you will play a critical role in supporting our Graduation Candidates (GCs) academically, socially, and emotionally on their path to graduation and post-secondary success. By combining the roles of academic advisor, post-secondary planner, and student advocate, you will help GCs overcome barriers, build life skills, and identify future career and educational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Enrollment
- Support new GC enrollment through outreach, recruitment, and engagement efforts.
- Lead the implementation of GC Orientation and onboarding activities.
- Collaborate in the creation of Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs) tailored to each GC's unique goals.
- Assist GCs in scheduling courses to meet attendance and graduation requirements.
- Assign courses in accordance with each GCs PLP.
Retention
- Monitor attendance and engage in proactive communication with GCs and their support networks.
- Actively participate in the Retention Cycle Protocol and advocate for site-level incentive programs.
- Identify and address barriers to consistent attendance and engagement through case management.
Academics
- Monitor academic progress and ensure timely course completions aligned with the PLP.
- Analyze and utilize student data to guide interventions, decision-making, and instructional strategies.
- Maintain accurate records for graduation tracking including course completions, GPA, and testing.
- Coordinate and schedule all required assessments (state, NWEA, ACT, SAT).
- Develop individualized post-secondary plans and facilitate workshops covering college, career, and life skills.
- Provide direct support for resume writing, job applications, and interview readiness.
- Implement and maintain career pathway opportunities such as job fairs, internships, and shadowing programs.
Advocacy
- Collaborate with external agencies to remove non-academic barriers (health, mental health, housing, legal, etc.).
- Participate in community engagement events and academy-wide initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including ESE and ELL programs.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy's mission and goals.
What Were Looking For
Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters preferred.
Certification: K-12 Counseling or School Social Worker endorsement valid in the state of Florida.
Experience:Minimum 35 years working in a counseling, social work, or educational setting (high school preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adept with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, mobile technology, and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
- Experience working with ESE, ELL, and at-risk youth populations.
- Demonstrated experience in a non-traditional educational setting.
- Strong understanding of high school graduation requirements and transcript analysis.
- Background in project-based learning, instructional coaching, and/or competency-based education.
Why Join Us?
Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, youll directly impact students lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation.
We Value Our Teams Well-being
We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive total rewards:
Competitive Compensation: $52,000-$56,000 based on experience
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, and more.
Flexible Paid Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.
Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.
Professional Development: Certification reimbursement and growth opportunities.
Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements.
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.
- Noise level consistent with a collaborative classroom setting.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, wed love to hear from you. Join us in redefining whats possible for students everywhere.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.