Virtual Graduation Coach
ACCEL Schools · Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
About the Team
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. At VPA Florida, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to be understood and inspired through a customized learning path that includes live interactive sessions and personalized teacher support.
We are seeking a highly motivated and student-centered Graduation Coach who is passionate about helping students achieve academic success and stay on track toward graduation! At ACCEL Schools, we are committed to providing individualized support, proactive interventions, and meaningful student connections to ensure every student has the tools and guidance needed to earn their high school diploma.
The Graduation Coach supports student success by monitoring academic progress, meeting individually with students to review graduation requirements, identifying barriers to graduation, and developing personalized plans to keep students on track. This position also assists with reviewing and maintaining student transcripts, verifying credits, and collaborating with school counselors, teachers, administrators, and families to support graduation readiness and postsecondary planning.
Eligibility: Open to residents in Florida
About the Opportunity
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with students to review academic performance, credit completion, and progress toward graduation.
- Review and assist with maintaining student transcripts to ensure accurate credit tracking and graduation planning.
- Monitor students' progress toward meeting Florida graduation requirements, including required coursework, assessments, and credit accumulation.
- Identify students at risk of not graduating on time and develop individualized graduation plans and interventions.
- Collaborate with school counselors, teachers, administrators, and families to address academic barriers and support student success.
- Maintain accurate records of student meetings, graduation plans, interventions, and progress monitoring.
- Provide proactive outreach and ongoing support to students who are behind in credits or at risk of not meeting graduation requirements.
- Support students in understanding graduation pathways, credit recovery opportunities, and postsecondary options.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field required
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in education, academic advising, student support, or a related field preferred
- Experience with high school graduation requirements, credit tracking, and transcript review preferred
- Knowledge of Florida high school graduation requirements, including credit requirements, state assessments, and graduation pathways
- Experience with K–12 online learning preferred
- Experience working with students who are academically at risk or behind in credits
- Ability to analyze student academic records, identify graduation barriers, and develop individualized plans for student success
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when reviewing transcripts, monitoring credits, and maintaining student records
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products
- Familiarity with student information systems, such as PowerSchool, preferred
- Ability to handle confidential student information responsibly and maintain compliance with FERPA regulations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-informed decisions
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school counselors, teachers, and administrators
- Student-centered approach with a commitment to helping all students achieve graduation success
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks
About Us
“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.
We offer the following benefits:
Life benefits – time & peace of mind
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
Health benefits – stay well & thrive
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Career benefits – keep growing
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.