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Licensed Special Education Teacher
JTC Academy
Full-time
On-site
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Position: Licensed Special Education Teacher/ NEW St. Louis Location
Salary: Starting Rate of Pay is $62,000. Additional Pay is Based on Education and Experience.
Benefits: Medical/Dental and 401 K
Longevity Benefits: After 5 years of employment as a licensed teacher, JTC Academy will pay on monthly student loans up to maximum allowable amount by the academy. After 3 years of successful employment, current insurance premiums paid by employee, to be paid by the academy. Must be a licensed teacher for the entire required years, 5 years for tuition reimbursement and 3 years for paid premiums.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree Preferred, Licensed Special Education Teacher
About Our School
JTC Academy is a Special Education Therapeutic Day School that creates a nurturing and challenging environment in which all students achieve success, develop personal responsibility, and become lifelong learners. We're proud to announce that JTC Academy will be opening a brand-new campus this Fall 2025 in St. Louis, MO! This expansion reflects our continued commitment to empowering students and strengthening our community through innovative, student-centered education. Our new location will offer the same high-quality academic and therapeutic services you've come to expect from JTC Academy, in a state-of-the-art facility designed to support learning, growth, and success.
Working at JTC Academy
JTC Academy provide a supportive culture where everything we do fosters our belief that students can redeem themselves and turn past attitudes, beliefs and behaviors into positive, constructive, life-long success. We have "High Expectations for all Students." All staff and students are expected to respect the right and dignity of each other at all times. We recognize and respect everyone's individuality and diversity. All staff are expected to positively work with students daily and to be in attendance every student day. We practice the 3 Rs: Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.
Summary of Duties:
The following list of duties is merely a high-level summary of tasks performed by JTC Academy's Teachers. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties assigned and performed in this role.
Teaches through the use of technology entire school day through laptops, chrome books, Smart Boards and web based. Technology is a requirement, not an option.
Develops strategies to meet the needs of each individual student using IEP goals while documenting these goals in lesson plans, grade books and IEP progress reports.
Instructs students in academic subjects using assigned school curriculum while following IEP goals.
Writes IEP's in a timely manner and meets all deadlines and remains in compliance.
Follows behavior plan and behavior treatment plans.
Maintains a portfolio for each student from first day of school until last day of school with work samples that are tied to IEP goals.
Implements appropriate instructional objectives while using common Core and JTC Academy curriculum maps/guide.
Motivates students effectively, therapeutically and according to JTC Academy's guidelines and behavior treatment plans.
Accepts and maintains responsibility for classroom behavior of all students assigned.
Accepts and maintains responsibility for teacher assistants assigned.
Follows school wide behavior management system.
Contributes successfully in the revisions and initial creation of Behavior Treatment Plans (BTPs) to meet individual needs of students
Maintains appropriate boundaries and maintains appropriate teacher/student relationship.
Enforces all policies and procedures of the JTC Academy Handbook, Student Behavior Management Plan and Student Handbook.
Works cooperatively and positively with all co-workers and administrative team.
Professional Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree - required
Master's Degree - preferred
Three Professional References
Technology Competency Test
Verification of License
PBIS Training a Plus
JTC Academy Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Drug Screening, Sex Offender Registry Check, Verification of all teaching while certified, Verification of College Degree,
Required Technology Competency:
Voicemail, Computer, Printer, Texting, Copier, Smart Board, iPad, Chrome Books, Fax, Projector, Smart Board Competency a Plus
Application Information
Email resume to or fax to . No phone calls please.
JTC Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We not only do not discriminate against applicants based on culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, and socio-economic status, but welcome and encourage these applicants to apply. Veterans and people who have disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary: Starting Rate of Pay is $62,000. Additional Pay is Based on Education and Experience.
Benefits: Medical/Dental and 401 K
Longevity Benefits: After 5 years of employment as a licensed teacher, JTC Academy will pay on monthly student loans up to maximum allowable amount by the academy. After 3 years of successful employment, current insurance premiums paid by employee, to be paid by the academy. Must be a licensed teacher for the entire required years, 5 years for tuition reimbursement and 3 years for paid premiums.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree Preferred, Licensed Special Education Teacher
About Our School
JTC Academy is a Special Education Therapeutic Day School that creates a nurturing and challenging environment in which all students achieve success, develop personal responsibility, and become lifelong learners. We're proud to announce that JTC Academy will be opening a brand-new campus this Fall 2025 in St. Louis, MO! This expansion reflects our continued commitment to empowering students and strengthening our community through innovative, student-centered education. Our new location will offer the same high-quality academic and therapeutic services you've come to expect from JTC Academy, in a state-of-the-art facility designed to support learning, growth, and success.
Working at JTC Academy
JTC Academy provide a supportive culture where everything we do fosters our belief that students can redeem themselves and turn past attitudes, beliefs and behaviors into positive, constructive, life-long success. We have "High Expectations for all Students." All staff and students are expected to respect the right and dignity of each other at all times. We recognize and respect everyone's individuality and diversity. All staff are expected to positively work with students daily and to be in attendance every student day. We practice the 3 Rs: Be Ready, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.
Summary of Duties:
The following list of duties is merely a high-level summary of tasks performed by JTC Academy's Teachers. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties assigned and performed in this role.
Teaches through the use of technology entire school day through laptops, chrome books, Smart Boards and web based. Technology is a requirement, not an option.
Develops strategies to meet the needs of each individual student using IEP goals while documenting these goals in lesson plans, grade books and IEP progress reports.
Instructs students in academic subjects using assigned school curriculum while following IEP goals.
Writes IEP's in a timely manner and meets all deadlines and remains in compliance.
Follows behavior plan and behavior treatment plans.
Maintains a portfolio for each student from first day of school until last day of school with work samples that are tied to IEP goals.
Implements appropriate instructional objectives while using common Core and JTC Academy curriculum maps/guide.
Motivates students effectively, therapeutically and according to JTC Academy's guidelines and behavior treatment plans.
Accepts and maintains responsibility for classroom behavior of all students assigned.
Accepts and maintains responsibility for teacher assistants assigned.
Follows school wide behavior management system.
Contributes successfully in the revisions and initial creation of Behavior Treatment Plans (BTPs) to meet individual needs of students
Maintains appropriate boundaries and maintains appropriate teacher/student relationship.
Enforces all policies and procedures of the JTC Academy Handbook, Student Behavior Management Plan and Student Handbook.
Works cooperatively and positively with all co-workers and administrative team.
Professional Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree - required
Master's Degree - preferred
Three Professional References
Technology Competency Test
Verification of License
PBIS Training a Plus
JTC Academy Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Drug Screening, Sex Offender Registry Check, Verification of all teaching while certified, Verification of College Degree,
Required Technology Competency:
Voicemail, Computer, Printer, Texting, Copier, Smart Board, iPad, Chrome Books, Fax, Projector, Smart Board Competency a Plus
Application Information
Email resume to or fax to . No phone calls please.
JTC Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We not only do not discriminate against applicants based on culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, and socio-economic status, but welcome and encourage these applicants to apply. Veterans and people who have disabilities are also strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person