Academy Director

About Acceleration Academies

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 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 student's goals and pathway to graduation.

Retention

Academics

Ensure that all ESE and ELL documentation and supports are current and in compliance.

Leadership & Operations

Advocacy

Other Duties

What We're Looking For

Education : Bachelor's degree required; Master's 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

Why Join Us?

Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you'll directly impact lives, championing students' growth, resilience, and path to graduation.

We Value Our Team's Well-being

We prioritize the holistic well-being of our team members and their families through comprehensive total rewards :

Competitive Compensation : up to $110,000

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what's 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.

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