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Acceleration Academies · 1 day ago

Special Education Content Coach

Sarasota, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $77K/yr

2+ years exp

Acceleration Academies is dedicated to transforming the lives of students who have disengaged from traditional schooling. As a Special Education Content Coach, you will deliver competency-based content and support personalized learning for students, guiding them toward graduation and post-secondary success.

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Responsibilities

Support new student enrollment by engaging in recruitment and outreach efforts

Assist in creating Personalized Learning Plans tailored to each student's unique needs and goals

Serve as an advisor for assigned students by maintaining open communication with them and their support team

Monitor students’ attendance, academic progress, and overall well-being to ensure consistent engagement and success

Plan and deliver subject-specific instruction in both individual and group settings, ensuring students stay on track toward course completion and mastery of the material

Conduct assessments—both formative (ongoing) and summative (final)—to evaluate students' academic progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly

Analyze and utilize data to inform instructional decisions and enhance student outcomes

Demonstrate a foundational understanding of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Exceptional Student Education (ESE), and English Language Learner (ELL) accommodations. Support and document progress toward annual goals, short-term objectives, and benchmarks while participating in necessary meetings

Provide targeted remediation and enrichment activities for individuals or small groups of students based on their specific needs

Contribute to the success of academy initiatives, including data reviews, professional development workshops, and school/community events

Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, behavior improvement plans, and transition strategies, including incentive programs to enhance academic achievement

Actively participate in academy-wide meetings and represent the academy in community events to foster connections and advocate for student success

Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy's mission and goals

Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours

On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite)

Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations

Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace

Qualification

Florida educator's licenseSpecial Education endorsementTeaching experienceBehavior intervention strategiesCompetency-based learningBilingual (Spanish)Communication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Florida 6-12 educator's license with a secondary ESE/Special Education endorsement (REQUIRED)

2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred)

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on inclusivity and collaboration

A commitment to supporting at-risk youth and fostering their academic and personal breakthroughs

Preferred

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

Strong comfort with technology in educational settings

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future.

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.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.

Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.

Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.

Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.

Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses.