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
The Regional Vice President (RVP) is responsible for leading and managing all functions within assigned academies and district partnerships in a designated region. The RVP ensures academic and fiscal success by guiding their Academies and collaborating with cross-functional executive leaders to drive enrollment, engagement, and graduation outcomes. This role is critical in ensuring the Acceleration Academies model is implemented with fidelity, while maintaining strong district relationships and operational excellence across all sites. This is a remote role, based in Las Vegas, or willing to relocate within 60 days of the start date

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution to grow billable Graduation Candidate (GC) enrollment across assigned partnerships and regions
• Hold Academy Directors accountable for partnership performance, ensuring alignment with revenue and operating budget goals
• Ensure high-quality implementation of the Acceleration Academy model across all regional sites
• Support academy teams in meeting or exceeding goals for GC engagement, course completions, credit-earned rate, and graduations
• Build and sustain strong relationships with district stakeholders in collaboration with the AA go-to-market team 
• Oversee operational and academic practices to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and Acceleration Academies standards
• Recruit, hire, and develop high-performing leaders across academies, fostering strong leadership pipelines and team culture
• Apply innovative practices to maximize the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of each academy within the region

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Experience: 7–10 years of K–12 educational leadership experience, preferably at the district level. Experience in the for-profit education industry is a plus.

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, managing operations, and achieving academic and enrollment targets

Ability to travel regularly within the region to maintain a strong on-the-ground presence

Successful completion of a background check

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.

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: $130,000 to $150,000 

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 a healthy work-life balance through adaptable PTO.

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 involve exposure to outdoor weather during events

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, non-expired 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.