Academic Coach

Academic Coach

Sharon Academy – Sharon, Vermont

Job : 5746015

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Academic Center Coach (2026–2027): $24,000–30,000 Annual Salary

The Academic Center Coach works primarily within the Academic Center to provide targeted academic, executive functioning, and social‑emotional support for students. This role focuses on delivering individualized and small‑group interventions that foster student independence, organization, self‑advocacy, and engagement in learning.

The Academic Center Coach collaborates closely with the Academic Center Teacher and reports directly to the Director of Academic Services. The position also partners with faculty, student support personnel, and families to ensure students receive coordinated and responsive support.

• Provide individualized (1:1) and small‑group academic coaching across subject areas including humanities, literature, science, and language.
• Support students with assignment completion, organization, study skills, and academic planning.
• Design and implement targeted academic interventions under the guidance of the Academic Center Teacher and Director of Academic Services.
• Help students develop executive functioning skills, including:
  • time management
  • prioritization
  • task initiation
  • planning
  • organization
  • self‑monitoring
  • study strategies
• Facilitate and/or assist with morning executive functioning group sessions.
• Monitor student understanding of assignments and provide scaffolding and instructional support as appropriate.
• Monitor student progress, grades, and engagement.
• Support implementation of accommodations and intervention plans outlined in IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Assist students in accessing accommodations and supports effectively.
• Facilitate student check‑ins and help students navigate appropriate academic and student support resources.
• Foster student independence, self‑advocacy, and confidence as learners.

• Collaborate closely with the Academic Center Teacher to plan, coordinate, and deliver student support services.
• Maintain regular and proactive communication with the Director of Academic Services and Academic Center Teacher regarding student progress, concerns, interventions, and support needs.
• Participate in student support meetings, including IEP and 504 meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with teachers, parents/caregivers, and members of the Academic and Student Support Team through email, documentation, and meetings.
• Document student progress and contribute to ongoing support planning.

• Support students in returning to learning and re‑engaging in the classroom environment as quickly and successfully as possible.
• Reinforce positive behavioral expectations and promote productive learning behaviors.
• Support students with emotional regulation, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution strategies.
• Help students build resilience, coping strategies, and school engagement.
• Assist in restorative conversations when conflicts arise.
• Guide students toward additional supports within the school community when appropriate, including the Dean of Students, Academic Dean, School Counselor, Director of Academic Services, or Head of School.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $24,000 to $30,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Instructional Support >
  Teacher Mentor
• Instructional Support >
  Tutor

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kate Fabrikant, Director of Human Resources
• 6704 VT RT 14
• Post Office Box 207
• Sharon, Vermont 05065
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