Assistant Director

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

As an Assistant Director, you serve as the operational backbone of the academy, ensuring smooth daily operations while supporting staff and Graduation Candidates (GCs). You will work closely with the Academy Director to drive student achievement, foster a safe and supportive culture, and implement systems that deliver measurable outcomes. The Assistant Director manages compliance, data, enrollment, and staff development—balancing leadership, organization, and direct support for students.

This role also extends into instructional leadership, community engagement, and operations, supporting the Academy Director in fulfilling requirements while helping staff and students thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment & Retention

• Oversee daily enrollment pipeline, orientation scheduling, and student onboarding.
• Ensure all required testing and GC/parent orientations are completed on time.
• Implement the withdrawal prevention cycle, including daily attendance monitoring, parent outreach, and intervention meetings.
• Track monthly withdrawal (PW) rates and collaborate with staff on retention strategies.

Academics & Progress Monitoring

• Verify course completions and enforce academic integrity standards (EOC, mastery, and time-on-task requirements).
• Monitor student progress bands daily/weekly, ensuring interventions for at-risk GCs are implemented and documented.
• Serve as School Test Coordinator (STC) when the Academic Support Coach is unavailable, ensuring continuity of testing compliance and security.
• Support staff in analyzing data and driving academic outcomes through targeted interventions.
• Audit credits of all graduates prior to diploma submission to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and charter requirements.
• Conduct monthly transcript audits to verify progress toward graduation and alignment with SC Accountability standards.
• Support the Director in monitoring and achieving Charter Goals, including:
• • Increasing End-of-Course (EOC) pass rates (C or better).
  • Raising average credits earned per GC annually.
  • Increasing the percentage of GCs classified as “Career Ready” under SC Accountability.

Instructional Support

• Assist the Director in supervising instructional staff, providing coaching and feedback.
• Support professional learning communities and staff development sessions.
• Help guide implementation of curriculum and state standards.
• Ensure compliance with ESE/ELL services, documenting interventions as required.

Charter Operations & Compliance

• Collaborate with the Director to maintain charter school compliance with district, state, and authorizer requirements.
• Support audit preparation, accountability measures, and board reporting.
• Assist with school calendar/scheduling and academy event coordination.
• Help maintain safe learning environments by supporting emergency preparedness and drills.
• Ensure that all activities supported by federal grants are properly coordinated, implemented with fidelity, and delivered in a timely manner to meet compliance and program requirements.

Operations, Safety & Facility Management

• Conduct daily site walkthroughs, technology checks, and orientation readiness.
• Lead monthly safety drills, maintain compliance logs, and oversee incident response protocols.
• Monitor facilities and resources, ensuring timely resolution of maintenance and technology issues.
• Support emergency preparedness and day-to-day operational needs.
• Monitor and track monthly academy expenses, ensu