Teacher, Bilingual

Teacher

Location: Acceleration Academies – Spanaway, Washington, United States

Acceleration Academies transforms 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.

We are hiring certified Teachers across all content areas and academy locations. If you hold a valid 6–12 or 9–12 teaching certification in Math, English, Social Studies, Special Education, or Science, we want to hear from you. When an opening arises that matches your certification and location, our Talent Acquisition team will reach out to connect.

Teaching openings are onsite positions;
Teachers are expected to be present at their assigned academy location during scheduled academy hours.

As a Teacher, you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our students, delivering competency‑based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post‑secondary success. Unlike traditional classroom teaching roles, our Teachers operate in a personalized, flexible learning environment where instruction is delivered primarily through individualized coaching, small‑group support, and targeted, data‑driven interventions.

You will use academy dashboards and student data systems to proactively identify off‑track students and provide timely academic support to keep them progressing toward graduation. You will collaborate with a team to provide academic, social‑emotional, and career‑oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey.

• Support new student enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts.
• Assist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for students.

• Serve as an advisor for assigned students 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 individual and small‑group settings.
• Maintain strong ownership of student progress toward course completion, credit accumulation, and graduation readiness goals using formative and summative assessments and academy data systems.
• Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes.
• Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities to address learning gaps and accelerate success.
• Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school/community events.

• Collaborate with the student support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans.
• Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy‑wide initiatives.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary academy team including Student Advocates, Professional School Counselors, and academy leadership to provide coordinated wrap‑around support.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Certification (REQUIRED): Valid state teaching certification for grades 6–12 or 9–12 in one of the following content areas:
  Math, English/ELA, Social Studies, Special Education, or Science.
• Experience: 2+ years of teaching experience (high school preferred).
• 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 settings.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
• Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models.
• Experience with competency‑based learning, instructional coaching, or project‑based education.
• Demonstrated ability to use…