Licensed Special Education Teacher or Working Towards but Licensed in other Area

Licensure:

If you are an out of state Special Ed Teacher, we will pay to have you licensed in Illinois. If you are a General Ed Teacher, we will pay for the 4 courses needed for Special Ed LBS-1 with a signed contract. Teaching Bonus for LBS-1 teachers coming in for the 2021-22.

Longevity Benefits: After 5 years of employment as an LBS-1 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 an LBS-1 for the entire required years, 5 years for tuition reimbursement and 3 years for paid premiums.

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 promote partnerships with students, parents, businesses and the community. Our priority is to utilize effective teaching practices and current technology, and to provide quality and comprehensive academic, career and life skill experiences.

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.

Application Information

Email resume to apolt@jtc-academy.com or fax to 618-398-2582. 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.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree - required
• Master’s Degree - preferred
• Three Professional References
• Technology Competency Test
• Verification of Out of State Licensure our LBS-1
• PBIS Training a Plus

JTC Academy Requirements

DCFS 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