Position: Missouri Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant/*New MO Location
Salary: Starting at $18.09 Per Hour, Based on Documented Education and Experience
Hours: Full Time
Benefits: Medical/Dental and 401 K
Requirements: 2 years of College, Paraprofessional
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.
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 Paraprofessionals. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties assigned and performed in this role.
Assists with teaching through the use of technology entire school day through laptops, chrome books, Smart Boards and web based. Technology is a requirement, not an option.
Assists with developing 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.
Assists with instructing students in academic subjects using assigned school curriculum while following IEP goals.
Assists with and manages all documentation related to behavior plan and behavior treatment plans.
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.
Follows school wide behavior management system for each student.
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:
2 Years of College
Three Professional References
Technology Competency Test
JTC Academy Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Drug Screening, Sex Offender Registry Check, Verification of College
Required Technology Competency:
Voicemail, Computer, Printer, Texting, Copier, Smart Board, iPad, Chrome Books
Application Information:
Email resume to [email protected] 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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.09 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
