Academy Director
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About Us
At Acceleration Academies we believe in transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling. 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 teaching.
The Role
As an Academy Director you will serve as the operational and instructional leader of your academy site(s) ensuring alignment to our mission of helping young adults re-engage with their education and achieve postsecondary success. You will lead a team of educators and support staff foster a positive and inclusive school culture and collaborate with district partners and community stakeholders. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on support requiring a visionary leader who can coach staff drive student outcomes and manage academy operations with excellence.
This is a full-time in-person position reporting to the Regional Vice President.
Key Responsibilities
Enrollment
- Lead student enrollment efforts through outreach and recruitment campaigns.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation of new Graduation Candidates (GCs).
- Partner with Career and Life Coaches to develop Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs) that align with each students goals and pathway to graduation.
Retention
- Lead implementation of the Retention Cycle Protocol to address disengagement.
- Build a strong academy culture that fosters attendance perseverance and belonging.
- Monitor daily attendance trends and partner with staff to proactively support struggling students.
Academics
- Supervise instructional planning delivery and assessment to ensure rigorous and relevant learning.
- Ensure compliance with all graduation requirements including course completions GPA thresholds and standardized testing.
- Support data-driven instructional decision-making through regular reviews of student progress.
Ensure that all ESE and ELL documentation and supports are current and in compliance.
Leadership & Operations
- Coach and manage a team of instructional and support staff ensuring clarity of roles goals and accountability.
- Conduct regular staff check-ins performance evaluations and provide professional development.
- Maintain fidelity to organizational procedures district requirements and contractual obligations.
- Manage schedules resource allocation and site-level logistics to ensure operational excellence.
Advocacy
- Serve as the academys primary liaison with district partners families and community organizations.
- Represent the academy at community events school board meetings and partner convenings.
- Champion student achievement and advocate for services that address both academic and non-academic barriers to success.
Other Duties
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and mission alignment.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support the success of the academy and its students.
What Were Looking For
Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree in education or a related field preferred.
Certification: Educational Leadership endorsement in the state of employment highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant education experience including at least 3 years in a direct supervisory role.
Skills: Visionary leadership data-driven decision-making staff development and stakeholder engagement.
Passion: A deep commitment to serving non-traditional learners and improving student outcomes through innovative education models.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
- Familiarity with competency-based learning project-based education and alternative school models
- Proficient in ESE ELL and behavior intervention practices
- Experience managing multi-site or alternative education programs
- Comfort using digital tools and data systems to drive instruction and operations
Why Join Us
Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here youll directly impact lives championing students 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: up to $100000 annual salary to start
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match
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 work-life balance
Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources
Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us grow our team
Professional Development: Certification reimbursement and ongoing learning opportunities
Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements
Physical & Work Environment
- Regularly required to sit talk hear and use hands
- Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
- Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting and may involveexposure to outdoor weather during events
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.
Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice for Acceleration Academies
Agencies presenting candidates must have an active nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
