Academic Coach (PP91) Closing 10/16/2026

Goalac; Cortez, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GOAL High School in Cortez, CO is seeking an Academic Coach to engage students in-person and online, collaborate with teachers, and support overall student success. The role requires on-site presence across the Colorado calendar and involves coordinating interventions, truancy support, and community outreach.

The starting salary ranges from $30,000 to $35,000 per year, with 195 instructional days and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Residence in Colorado is required.
• Two years of experience with youth preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, with options for further qualification.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in-person and online to promote success.
• Collaborate with teachers and site staff to support student outcomes.
• Oversee student discipline and foster positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Recruit new students through community partnerships and GOAL events.

Skills

Driver's license

Colorado resident

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college credits

Praxis/WorkKeys assessment

Job description

# Academic Coach (PP91) Closing 10/16/2026Hot Job928-Cortez- Southern - Cortez, CO 81321## OverviewSalary Range$30,000.00 - $35,000.00 Salary/year## DescriptionTitle: Academic CoachEmployee Group & Grade: Professional/Non-ExemptReports To: Assistant Principal, Dean, or DesigneeStarting Salary Scale: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 Salary/yearCalendar Year: 195 daysMust work all scheduled calendar days in ColoradoDate Written/Revised: December 2025\\*All applications must be complete to be reviewed\\*Why Work at GOAL High School?* Great Mission and Great Culture.* Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.* Recognized as 1 of 3 schools worldwide to receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.* Our staff can plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, and additional weeks off in the summer.* Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications.* Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.* Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.* The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.* PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year* Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and AD&D plans.* Health Savings Accounts (HSA).* Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.* Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.* Optional additional insurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.* Employee Assistance Program.* The school provides a laptop, cell phone, and additional equipment as needed.* Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.* GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).Purpose of Job:To engage students in-person and online, collaborate with teachers and other site staff to promote student success, provide outreach, and support services, as well as respond to identified students ensuring that each student successfully achieves personal and program goals. To provide on-site direct support to the site staff and students in the overall management and operation of the school, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment. Assist with a wide range of tasks, including overseeing student discipline and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE to our students, ourselves, and our team. Connect: Develop and maintain TRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team. Succeed: Become a STRONG unified team providing students with an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society.Physical Presence: Must be able to maintain a regular on-site presence to effectively support students, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfill the responsibilities of the role. While virtual work may be permitted based on specific site needs and work responsibilities, the ability to be physically present at designated locations as needed is essential to the successful execution of this position’s duties.Interventions* Provide Interventions as NeededTransportation* Transport students for school-related activities utilizing the required CDE Driver Certification and CDE Certified GOAL vehicleMTSS* Monitor student attendance data to identify and provide interventions to students who are not actively engaged in school, including, but not limited to home visits, parent communications, and student success plans.* Ensure quality and timely documentation of all interventions provided.Truancy* Collaborate with regional leadership and our Social Emotional Team to ensure accurate truancy documentation is provided to the court.* May attend, as needed, truancy court hearing of an identified student.* Assist With Community and Legal ResourcesCompliance* Complete assigned training and adhere to school policy and state law, including, but not limited to, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and compliance (including FERPA).Community Engagement* Collaborate with a GOAL Social Emotional Team to connect students to identified external resources to support individual student needs.Recruitment* Actively recruit new students through community partnerships and events utilizing GOAL marketing materialsSupport: Academic/Social Emotional* Basic Tech Support for Students* Utilize GOAL Helpdesk ticketing system to communicate needs with the IT department. Verify resolution of ticket and communicate with students.Academic Support* Facilitate students working with their teachers for academic learning and growth.* Facilitate student access to accommodations as needed.* Social Emotional Support* Facilitate student access to identified social emotional support staff as needed.* Provide a caring and inclusive environment.Assessments* Champion GOAL's culture of assessment by ensuring student participation and proctoring throughout the year. Including, but not limited to attending training and actively maintaining compliance with all state mandated tests (Screener, Access, SAT, PSAT10/9, etc.Platform Knowledge* Understand the student experience in GOAL learning platforms, including, but not limited to Schoology, Edgenuity, and GOAL Portal.Gladiator Connections/AdvocacyCommunication* Build connections with staff, students, and parents to keep the student progressing toward academic success, including, but not limited to, providing progress reports and student, parent, staff conferences.Extra-Curricular* Possess and share a general knowledge of GOAL Academy's extra-curricular activities and student opportunities.Daily Attendance* Maintain daily student communication and document attendance utilizing identified GOAL systems.Teamwork* Participate in daily POD huddles to establish clear lines of communication and define daily responsibilities with fellow POD teammates for the success of assigned studentsAccountability Standards for all GOAL Academy High School Staff:* Love for children and the ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf.* Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events.* Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills* Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology* Able to competently and persistently apply problem solving skills towards technology issues.* Proven ability to serve on teams and participate in a collaborative decision-making process.* Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals.* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.* Willingness to travel regionally and transport students as required.* Ethical, honest, and good-humored.* Must work all scheduled calendar days in ColoradoMinimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* You must have a valid driver’s license.* Must reside in Colorado.Education:* Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., the GED); and* Demonstrate subject matter competency by: + Earning an Associate (or higher) degree; or + Completing at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education OR + Passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics. (Praxis or WorkKeys test)Experience:* Two years of experience working with youth preferred.* Two years of experience working with students in a secondary school or school system preferred.* Experience working with at risk youth preferred.* Bilingual preferred but not requiredPhysical Requirements of this position include:SeldomCold-50 F or less/Heat- 90 F or more/Gases-Fumes/ Heights/Climbing/ Crawling-Kneeling/ Bending/ Walking on Uneven Surfaces/Chemical-Solvents/ Travel-National or InternationalOver 30 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-CarryingOccasionalNoise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color DiscriminationOver 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-CarryingFrequentDriving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/ Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ TelephoneUnder 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-CarryingColorado Public High Schools are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.