The Academic Coach provides direct in-person and online support to students to ensure they meet personal and program goals. They also collaborate with staff to manage school operations, student discipline, and community outreach.
Job DetailsJob Location
932-Aurora
Mall-
Denver -
Aurora,
CO 80012Position
Type:
Full
TimeSalary
Range: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00
Salary/yearTitle:
Academic
Coach
Employee
Group &
Grade:
Professional/Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Assistant
Principal,
Dean, or
Designee
Starting
Salary
Scale: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00
Salary/year
Calendar
Year: 195 days
Must work all scheduled calendar days in
Colorado
Date
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 Needed Transportation Transport students for school-related activities utilizing the required CDE Driver Certification and CDE Certified GOAL vehicle MTSS 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 Resources Compliance 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 materials
Support: 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/Advocacy Communication 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 students
Education
Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent (e.g., the GED); and
Demonstrate subject matter competency by: a. Earning an Associate (or higher) degree; or b. Completing at least two years (48 credit hours) of study at an institution of higher education OR c. Passing a formal assessment measuring one’s knowledge of and ability to assist classroom teachers in reading, writing, and mathematics.
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 required
Physical
Requirements of this position include: Seldom Cold-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
International
Over 30
Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying Occasional Noise/Working Alone/
Local
Travel/
Visual
Acuity-Far/
Color
Discrimination
Over 20
Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying Frequent Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/
Computer/
Mouse/
Copier/
Scanner/
Printer/
Telephone
Under 20
Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying Colorado 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. In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals. Qualifications
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of experience working with youth, preferably in a secondary school setting. A valid driver's license and residency in Colorado are required.
high school
associate degree
Communication
Confidentiality
Mentoring
Collaboration
Conflict resolution
Record keeping
Problem solving
Time management
Intervention planning
Community engagement
Data monitoring
Technology support
Student recruitment
Student support
Academic coaching
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k
Medical insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Basic life insurance
Professional development
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Health savings accounts
Voluntary life insurance
AD&D plans
Roth 401k
Hospital plans
Retirement system
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$30,000 - $35,000/yr
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
Accountability
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
Colorado
Minimum
Required
Knowledge,
Skills, and
Abilities: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must reside in Colorado.
Market context
Colorado Academic Coach Role: Requirements and Benefits
Academic Coach positions in Colorado typically support student engagement and progress, with candidates often evaluated on youth-work experience and secondary-school familiarity. This role is competitive because it requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years working with youth, Colorado residency, and a valid driver’s license; compensation is listed at $30,000–$35,000 annually, with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and disability benefits. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then confirm eligibility before applying.