ELA Teacher

ELA Content Coach (ELA Teacher)

As an ELA Content Coach (ELA Teacher), you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post‑secondary success. You’ll work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social‑emotional, and career‑oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey.

• Support new GC enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
• Assist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for GCs

• Serve as an advisor for assigned GCs by maintaining communication with learners and their support team
• Monitor attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness to ensure consistent engagement and achievement
• Plan and deliver content‑area instruction in both individual and small group settings across eight concurrent English preps
• Maintain a 24‑hour grading turnaround for all student work
• Monitor GC academic progress toward course completion and mastery using formative and summative assessments
• Support student preparation for STAAR EOC exams, with particular emphasis on English I and English II
• Provide intensive remediation in reading and writing to address learning gaps common in this population
• Analyze academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes
• Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school/community events

• Collaborate with the GC support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans
• Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy‑wide initiatives
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission
• Dedicate the first hour of the day to student outreach and communication
• Provide in‑person tutoring and mastery support on students’ scheduled onsite days
• Complete routine administrative tasks including grade entry, completion tracking, and data updates
• Enforce academy policies including attendance and participation boundaries consistently and with empathy

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred
• Licensure: Texas 6–12 secondary certification in English (REQUIRED) li>
• Experience: Preference for 1–5 years of teaching experience; candidates with zero years of experience will be considered if certified and genuinely willing to learn in a high‑support environment
• Skills: Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skills
• Passion: A deep commitment to helping at‑risk youth succeed academically and personally

• Experience working in non‑traditional or at‑risk youth setting
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models
• Experience with competency‑based learning, instructional coaching, or project‑based education
• Strong comfort with educational technology tools and platforms

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.

Competitive Compensation: up to $77,000 to start

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

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 FTO.

Wellness Support: Employer‑paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources.

Employee Referral

Incentives:

Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team.

Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth.

Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance‑based bonuses.

• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands
• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
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