Careers

Qualifications:

• RBT/ABAT certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with children preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and professional demeanor

Why Work With Us

Mission-Driven Work
Your work directly supports children and families in building skills that increase independence, communication, and quality of life.

 Supportive Team Culture
We value teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

 Ongoing Training & Professional Growth
We invest in our team through:

• Paid training and onboarding
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Support for certifications and continuing education
• Clear pathways for career advancement

Work–Life Balance
We understand the importance of balance and strive to offer:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable caseloads
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes sustainability

 Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Depending on position and eligibility, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and raises

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing behavior intervention plans
• Collecting accurate data
• Working one-on-one with clients
• Collaborating with supervisors and caregivers

Qualifications:

• RBT/ABAT certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with children preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable and professional demeanor

Why Work With Us

Mission-Driven Work
Your work directly supports children and families in building skills that increase independence, communication, and quality of life.

 Supportive Team Culture
We value teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

 Ongoing Training & Professional Growth
We invest in our team through:

• Paid training and onboarding
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Support for certifications and continuing education
• Clear pathways for career advancement

Work–Life Balance
We understand the importance of balance and strive to offer:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable caseloads
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes sustainability

 Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Depending on position and eligibility, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and raises

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing behavior intervention plans
• Collecting accurate data
• Working one-on-one with clients
• Collaborating with supervisors and caregivers

A four-year bachelor's degree is required for this position.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Education or a closely related field.

Acceptable related fields may include, but are not limited to:

• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Child Development
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Studies
• Mathematics Education
• English/Language Arts Education
• Science Education
• Social Studies Education
• Psychology
• Human Development
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• or another closely related educational or child-development field approved by JJD Learning Academy.

Applicants who do not possess a completed four-year bachelor's degree in an appropriate field do not meet the minimum educational qualifications for the K–12 Teacher position.

Additional Qualifications
Candidates must:

• Demonstrate the ability to teach and support K–12 students.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective classroom-management skills.
• Be capable of developing and implementing lesson plans.
• Be able to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Be capable of maintaining accurate student records.
• Be comfortable using computers, email, educational technology, and electronic documentation systems.
• Be able to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate patience, professionalism, dependability, flexibility, and sound judgment.
• Be willing to work with students with varying academic, developmental, communication, and behavioral needs.

Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but are not required unless otherwise specified for a particular program:

• Current or previous North Carolina teaching license.
• Previous K–12 classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in private school, homeschool, micro-school, tutoring, or alternative educational settings.
• Experience working with students with exceptional needs.
• Experience working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities.
• Experience with individualized instruction and academic intervention.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of positive behavioral supports and classroom-management practices.

Background and Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of JJD Learning Academy's pre-employment requirements, including, as applicable:

• Criminal background check
• Verification of bachelor's degree
• Verification of professional credentials
• Professional references
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Required orientation
• Mandatory organizational training
• CPR/First Aid certification when required
• Submission of required identification and employment documentation

Providing false or misleading information regarding educational credentials, professional experience, certifications, or other employment qualifications may result in withdrawal of an employment offer or other employment action consistent with organizational policy.

Required Competencies
Successful K–12 Teachers should demonstrate competency in:

• Academic instruction
• Lesson planning
• Curriculum implementation
• Classroom management
• Differentiated instruction
• Academic assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Student engagement
• Written documentation
• Parent communication
• Professional boundaries
• Confidentiality
• Organization
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Student supervision
• Safety awareness
• Professional communication
• Problem-solving
• Adaptability

Physical and Environmental Requirements
The position may require prolonged periods of standing or sitting, walking throughout the facility, bending, reaching, transitioning between instructional areas, and moving educational materials.

Teachers must be capable of actively supervising students and responding promptly to situations involving student safety.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law.

JJD Learning Academy offers eligible K–12 Teachers an employee benefits package designed to support employees professionally and personally.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees receive paid time off in accordance with JJD Learning Academy's PTO policy. PTO may be used for approved vacation, personal time, illness, or other qualifying absences subject to organizational procedures and approval requirements.
• Holiday Pay: Eligible employees receive holiday pay for JJD Learning Academy-recognized paid holidays in accordance with the organization's holiday schedule and eligibility requirements.
• Health Insurance: Eligible employees have access to health insurance coverage in accordance with JJD Learning Academy's current health benefits plan, enrollment requirements, and eligibility guidelines.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and professional development related to education, student support, classroom management, and professional growth.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for qualified employees to pursue additional responsibilities and leadership opportunities within JJD Learning Academy.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Opportunity to work alongside educational, administrative, behavioral, and other professionals serving children and families.

Eligibility for PTO, holiday pay, health insurance, and other benefits is determined by the employee's classification, scheduled hours, applicable waiting periods, and JJD Learning Academy's current benefit policies. Detailed benefit information will be provided to eligible employees during onboarding and enrollment.

The teacher will:

• Provide direct academic instruction to students in grades K–12.
• Develop and implement daily and weekly lesson plans.
• Provide instruction in core academic subjects, including reading, English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
• Adapt instruction based on each student's grade level, academic performance, learning style, and identified educational needs.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction when appropriate.
• Establish measurable academic goals for students and monitor progress toward those goals.
• Conduct academic assessments and ongoing progress monitoring to identify student strengths and areas requiring additional support.
• Develop instructional activities, assignments, projects, assessments, and educational materials.
• Provide academic interventions for students performing below expected grade-level standards.
• Provide enrichment opportunities for students who demonstrate mastery of current academic material.
• Incorporate appropriate technology and educational resources into classroom instruction.
• Assist students with developing organization, communication, problem-solving, study, time-management, and independent-learning skills.
• Review student work and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate grades, progress reports, and other required academic documentation.
• Participate in educational planning and student progress meetings as assigned.

Lesson Planning and Curriculum Responsibilities
Teachers are responsible for preparing instruction before scheduled teaching periods. Lesson plans should clearly identify instructional objectives, activities, materials, methods of instruction, and methods for evaluating student understanding.

Teachers are expected to:

• Follow the curriculum and academic requirements established for the educational program.
• Ensure instructional materials are appropriate for the student's age, grade, and academic ability.
• Differentiate assignments and instructional methods when students require additional support.
• Maintain organized lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Prepare classroom materials before instruction begins.
• Monitor curriculum completion and student academic progress.
• Notify administration when a student demonstrates significant academic concerns or requires additional educational support.

Minimum Education Requirements
A completed four-year bachelor's degree is required for the Education Administrator position.

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in an appropriate field such as:

• Education
• Educational Leadership
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Studies
• Child Development
• Human Development
• School Administration
• Psychology
• Organizational Leadership with relevant educational experience
• Another closely related field approved by JJD Learning Academy

A master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, School Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.

Applicants who do not possess a completed four-year bachelor's degree in an appropriate field do not meet the minimum educational qualifications for this position.

Experience Requirements
Candidates should possess:

• Previous professional experience working in a K–12 educational environment.
• Previous teaching, instructional, or educational-program experience.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with lesson planning, curriculum implementation, and academic assessment.
• Experience monitoring student academic progress.
• Experience communicating professionally with parents and caregivers.
• Strong written documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise and provide constructive feedback to educational employees.

Experience working with students with autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, learning disabilities, or other exceptional educational needs is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field.
• Current or previous North Carolina teaching license.
• School administration or educational leadership experience.
• Previous lead teacher, instructional coach, curriculum coordinator, assistant administrator, or education administrator experience.
• Experience with private school, homeschool, micro-school, or alternative educational programs.
• Experience supervising K–12 teachers.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary educational or behavioral-service environments.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Required Competencies
The Education Administrator should demonstrate strong competency in:

• Educational leadership
• Staff supervision
• Curriculum oversight
• Instructional coaching
• Lesson-plan review
• Classroom observation
• Student assessment
• Academic progress monitoring
• Classroom management
• Staff development
• Parent communication
• Conflict resolution
• Documentation and recordkeeping
• Scheduling and organization
• Problem-solving
• Professional judgment
• Confidentiality
• Student safety
• Team development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accountability and time management

JJD Learning Academy provides eligible Education Administrators with an employee benefits package that includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees receive paid time off according to JJD Learning Academy's current PTO policy.
• Holiday Pay: Eligible employees receive holiday pay for JJD Learning Academy-recognized paid holidays according to organizational policy and the established holiday schedule.
• Health Insurance: Eligible employees have access to health insurance coverage according to the organization's current health benefits plan, enrollment requirements, and eligibility guidelines.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to participate in approved leadership, educational, and professional-development training.
• Leadership Development: Opportunities to strengthen supervisory and organizational leadership skills.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for continued professional growth and advancement within JJD Learning Academy.
• Collaborative Professional Environment: Opportunity to work with educational, administrative, behavioral, and other professionals serving children and families.

Specific benefit eligibility, waiting periods, employee contributions, enrollment periods, and coverage terms are governed by JJD Learning Academy's current policies and applicable benefit-plan documents.

The Education Administrator will:

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to K–12 Teachers and assigned educational staff.
• Oversee the daily operations of JJD Learning Academy's educational program.
• Establish clear expectations for educational staff regarding instruction, professionalism, documentation, attendance, student supervision, and communication.
• Conduct regular educational staff meetings.
• Provide teachers with coaching, feedback, resources, and administrative support.
• Monitor employee performance and address performance concerns in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting, onboarding, and training educational staff.
• Assist with developing teacher schedules and classroom assignments.
• Coordinate substitute or instructional coverage when educational staff are absent.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and supervision throughout the instructional day.
• Maintain professional communication between the educational department and executive leadership.
• Report significant educational, staffing, student, family, safety, or operational concerns to executive leadership.
• Assist with developing and implementing educational policies and procedures.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and consistency throughout the educational department.

Curriculum and Instructional Oversight
The Education Administrator is responsible for ensuring the educational program maintains organized and appropriate curriculum and instructional practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee curriculum implementation for students in grades K–12.
• Ensure curriculum and instructional materials are appropriate for student grade levels and educational needs.
• Review teacher lesson plans for quality, organization, instructional objectives, and alignment with student needs.
• Establish expectations and deadlines for weekly and daily lesson planning.
• Ensure teachers provide instruction in required core academic areas.
• Monitor the quality of classroom instruction.
• Conduct classroom observations.
• Provide instructional feedback and coaching to teachers.
• Support differentiated instruction for students performing at different academic levels.
• Identify instructional resources needed by teachers and students.
• Assist teachers in developing academic interventions for students requiring additional support.
• Promote instructional strategies that increase student engagement, independence, and academic achievement.
• Monitor completion of curriculum requirements throughout the academic year.

Student Academic Assessment and Progress Monitoring
The Education Administrator will oversee procedures for evaluating and documenting student academic performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate initial academic assessments and placement activities.
• Review student academic records when available.
• Assist with identifying appropriate instructional levels.
• Establish procedures for ongoing student progress monitoring.
• Review assessment results and student performance data.
• Ensure teachers establish measurable academic goals.
• Monitor student progress toward established academic goals.
• Identify students who may require additional academic intervention.
• Coordinate academic support plans with teachers.
• Review student grades and progress reports.
• Ensure families receive timely information regarding academic performance.
• Facilitate academic progress meetings when necessary.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of significant academic concerns and interventions.

Teacher Supervision
The Education Administrator provides direct supervision and support to educational staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish teacher performance expectations.
• Monitor teacher attendance, punctuality, preparedness, and professionalism.
• Review lesson plans and instructional documentation.
• Conduct classroom observations.
• Provide written and verbal performance feedback.
• Provide coaching and professional-development recommendations.
• Monitor classroom organization and instructional quality.
• Ensure teachers maintain accurate academic documentation.
• Address concerns involving classroom management, instruction, communication, or professional conduct.
• Recognize strong employee performance and professional growth.
• Complete or contribute to employee performance evaluations.
• Document performance concerns when necessary.
• Collaborate with executive leadership regarding corrective or disciplinary actions when appropriate.

Classroom Management and Student Support
The Education Administrator will support teachers in establishing structured, safe, and productive classrooms.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish consistent expectations for classroom routines and procedures.
• Support teachers with classroom-management strategies.
• Promote positive reinforcement and proactive student-support practices.
• Assist staff when student behaviors significantly interfere with learning or create safety concerns.
• Ensure teachers understand applicable student safety and behavior-support plans.
• Collaborate with ABA clinical staff when students receive behavioral services.
• Maintain appropriate separation between educational instruction and clinical ABA treatment.
• Ensure educational staff do not independently modify clinical behavior plans or implement clinical procedures outside their assigned scope and training.

Student Safety and Facility Responsibilities
The Education Administrator shares responsibility for maintaining a safe educational environment.

The Education Administrator must:

• Ensure students are appropriately supervised throughout the educational day.
• Monitor arrival, dismissal, classroom transitions, breaks, and other educational activities.
• Ensure staff follow student sign-in/sign-out and release procedures.
• Respond promptly to safety concerns.
• Ensure incidents and injuries are documented and reported appropriately.
• Ensure staff follow emergency and crisis procedures.
• Ensure required emergency information is accessible to appropriate personnel.
• Report suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with applicable reporting requirements and organizational policy.
• Coordinate with facility administration regarding environmental or facility concerns affecting students.
• Promote clean, organized, professional, and developmentally appropriate classrooms.

Educational Records and Documentation
The Education Administrator will establish and monitor procedures for maintaining accurate educational records.

Records may include:

• Student enrollment information
• Academic assessments
• Student schedules
• Attendance records
• Academic goals
• Lesson plans
• Grades
• Progress-monitoring records
• Progress reports
• Parent communication
• Academic intervention documentation
• Educational accommodations
• Classroom observations
• Teacher documentation
• Student incident documentation when applicable

The Education Administrator will periodically review documentation for completeness, accuracy, professionalism, and timely completion

Required Qualifications & Skills (Typical in NC)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience: Previous experience working with infants/toddlers with special needs (often 1+ year required).
• Licensure/Certification: Knowledge of NC Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP) standards.
• Skills: Strong communication, flexibility, and ability to travel to various home locations. 

Why Work With Us

Mission-Driven Work
Your work directly supports children and families in building skills that increase independence, communication, and quality of life.

Supportive Team Culture
We value teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

Ongoing Training & Professional Growth
We invest in our team through:

• Paid training and onboarding
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Support for certifications and continuing education
• Clear pathways for career advancement

Work–Life Balance
We understand the importance of balance and strive to offer:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable caseloads
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes sustainability

 Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Depending on position and eligibility, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and raises

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Natural Environment Delivery: Provide services in the child's home or community setting (daycare, etc.), focusing on daily routines.
• Family-Centered Care: Collaborate with families to create and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), teaching parents strategies to support development.
• CBRS/Developmental Therapy: Implement play-based, evidence-based interventions to improve cognitive, communication, motor, and social-emotional skills.
• Assessment & Documentation: Conduct developmental assessments, monitor progress, and complete accurate, timely documentation of sessions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with service coordinators, therapists (PT, OT, Speech), and community providers. 

Required Qualifications & Skills (Typical in NC)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience: Previous experience working with infants/toddlers with special needs (often 1+ year required).
• Licensure/Certification: Knowledge of NC Infant-Toddler Program (NC ITP) standards.
• Skills: Strong communication, flexibility, and ability to travel to various home locations. 

Why Work With Us

Mission-Driven Work
Your work directly supports children and families in building skills that increase independence, communication, and quality of life.

Supportive Team Culture
We value teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

Ongoing Training & Professional Growth
We invest in our team through:

• Paid training and onboarding
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Support for certifications and continuing education
• Clear pathways for career advancement

Work–Life Balance
We understand the importance of balance and strive to offer:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable caseloads
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes sustainability

 Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Depending on position and eligibility, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and raises

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Natural Environment Delivery: Provide services in the child's home or community setting (daycare, etc.), focusing on daily routines.
• Family-Centered Care: Collaborate with families to create and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), teaching parents strategies to support development.
• CBRS/Developmental Therapy: Implement play-based, evidence-based interventions to improve cognitive, communication, motor, and social-emotional skills.
• Assessment & Documentation: Conduct developmental assessments, monitor progress, and complete accurate, timely documentation of sessions.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with service coordinators, therapists (PT, OT, Speech), and community providers. 

Qualifications:

• Active BCBA/QBA certification
• Experience in ABA service delivery
• Strong leadership and clinical skills

Why Work With Us

 Mission-Driven Work
Your work directly supports children and families in building skills that increase independence, communication, and quality of life.

Supportive Team Culture
We value teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

Ongoing Training & Professional Growth
We invest in our team through:

• Paid training and onboarding
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Support for certifications and continuing education
• Clear pathways for career advancement

Work–Life Balance
We understand the importance of balance and strive to offer:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable caseloads
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes sustainability

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Depending on position and eligibility, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and raises

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting assessments and developing treatment plans
• Supervising RBTs and trainees
• Collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensuring ethical and high-quality service delivery

Qualifications:

• Active BCBA/QBA certification
• Experience in ABA service delivery
• Strong leadership and clinical skills

Why Work With Us

 Mission-Driven Work
Your work directly supports children and families in building skills that increase independence, communication, and quality of life.

Supportive Team Culture
We value teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. You’ll never feel like you’re working alone.

Ongoing Training & Professional Growth
We invest in our team through:

• Paid training and onboarding
• Ongoing supervision and mentorship
• Support for certifications and continuing education
• Clear pathways for career advancement

Work–Life Balance
We understand the importance of balance and strive to offer:

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable caseloads
• Supportive leadership that prioritizes sustainability

Competitive Compensation & Benefits
Depending on position and eligibility, we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Opportunities for bonuses and raises

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting assessments and developing treatment plans
• Supervising RBTs and trainees
• Collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensuring ethical and high-quality service delivery