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 Graduation Candidate Retention Advocate is to increase parent and family engagement, conduct home visits to identify attendance barriers, update GC commitment schedules on a weekly basis, create a supportive and coordinated family plan to keep GCs tracked for high school graduation, and provide weekly progress reports on the caseload including parents of all minors, coordinate and lead Title I parent meetings and student engagement sessions. This position may also require rotating evening and weekend hours.

This is a temporary position funded through Title I funds. Employment is contingent upon a yearly categorical allocation and this funding is currently expected to run through July 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Family & Student Engagement

• Arrange and lead coordinated meetings with families and GCs each week for those not making satisfactory progress using Edmentum data and LAA retention protocols
• Conduct home visits to identify attendance barriers and collaborate on family plans to support progress toward graduation
• Clearly communicate the importance of a high school diploma in a way that inspires hope, motivation, and action
• Collaborate with the Life Coach to address and eliminate barriers to academic success using Graduation Persistence Index (GPI) results

Community Outreach & Partnerships

• Access and develop partnerships with community-based organizations to expand referral networks and resources for GCs
• Represent the academy at local events, including school fairs, community expos, parks, churches, food pantries, and other relevant gatherings
• Participate in marketing and outreach activities to increase program visibility and impact
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission

What We’re Looking For 

Education: Associate degree required, Bachelors preferred
Experience: 1-2 years of relevant experience in educational support, case management, or working with at-risk youth.
Skills: Strong relationship-building, excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Passion: A genuine commitment to supporting students who have disengaged from traditional schooling and a drive to help them succeed.
Technology: Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technology tools.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred!)
• Inspirational presence, reliable leadership, and excellent group and individual rapport-building and communication skills (written and verbal) in a range of relationships and environments
• Comfortable learning new technology for organizing and voter engagement that is critical to program implementation, training and tracking
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments with ability to maintain long hours, including irregular times such as nights and weekends
• Computer and telephone app proficiency; must be able to learn and adapt to various computer systems and platforms
• Must have dependable, daily access to a vehicle that you can use every day to drive to events and activities in the community is required. Mileage, gas and phone data to be reimbursed.
• Community Organizing, Election Campaign and Canvassing Experience preferred

Why Join Us? 

Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team that’s dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you’ll directly impact students’ lives, championing their 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 benefits:
Competitive Compensation: up to $20 an hour

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

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, 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.

All roles at Acceleration Academies include core responsibilities that are fundamental to student success and overall academy operations. Applicants should carefully review the job description to ensure they can meet these requirements. Essential duties typically include:

• 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

If you believe you may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role, Acceleration Academies will engage in an interactive process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note that accommodations cannot remove essential job functions or fundamentally alter the nature of the role.