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He currently teaches special education in Florida, after earning his certification through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">American Board<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jim Jaycox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Prior to teaching, I had a career in retail management.&nbsp;I enjoyed my position at the time; however, I was required to work weekends and in the evenings which was not ideal to raising my family.&nbsp;As much as I enjoyed being a leader, I always felt as if something was missing intrinsically.&nbsp;I did not feel satisfied with my career.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Teach Special Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I have a nephew who is intellectually disabled, and I remember the struggles my sister experienced in regards to the school system and my nephew receiving a quality education.&nbsp;My sister\u2019s stories became the seed that led me to pursue a career in education.&nbsp;I wanted to make a difference in the lives of young learners with varying disabilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jay continues, &#8220;I currently work at Steinbrenner High School in Tampa, Florida.&nbsp;I teach algebra, biology, and career prep to students with disabilities.&nbsp;Regardless of a student\u2019s ability, I make sure that all of my students receive a quality education.&nbsp;I leave work everyday feeling satisfied and with a sense of accomplishment knowing that I\u2019m making a difference in the life of my students and their families.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-10.05.08-AM.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-10.05.08-AM-1024x728.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-10.05.08-AM-1024x728.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-10.05.08-AM-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-10.05.08-AM-768x546.png 768w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-10.05.08-AM-1536x1092.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2024-03-06-at-10.05.08-AM.png 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>&#8220;Between working full-time, being a husband, raising two children, and maintaining a home, I needed a program that was flexible around my schedule.&nbsp;I also needed a program which allowed me to study around my own schedule while not going into debt. I\u2019m glad I chose American Board because it truly was a career-changer without me having to take out student loans for a master\u2019s program.&#8221;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Certified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jay explains his certification experience. &#8220;My first step was to visit my county\u2019s department of education and to obtain information on becoming teacher certified.&nbsp;At the office, I was given a handout: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fldoe.org\/core\/fileparse.php\/9915\/urlt\/RoutesEdPrep.pdf\">Routes to a Florida Professional Certificate<\/a>. I had no idea that this piece of paper was about to change my life.&nbsp;After crossing off most of the routes, I stumbled upon the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence.&nbsp;I visited <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/florida\">the website (for Florida)<\/a> and took advantage of a promotion which gave me a free week to explore the American Board program.&nbsp;After my free trial, I knew that ABCTE was the program for me.&nbsp;I recall my excitement and feeling like the program was designed especially for me.&nbsp;It was affordable, feasible, and efficient!&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jay continues, &#8220;American Board&#8217;s program was successful in preparing me for the necessary certification exams.&nbsp;All materials were conveniently online for this self-study program.&nbsp;The fact that it was self-paced was also helpful.&nbsp;The study plan, quizzes, and practice exams were very helpful, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;I was able to assess my own progress and determine which areas I needed to work on harder.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jay took time to share some study tips to help future teachers success with American Board. He explains, &#8220;the approach to studying that worked best for me was a combination.&nbsp;&nbsp;I wrote down my own notes for each topic and periodically reviewed them.&nbsp;I also took multiple practice quizzes\/tests and went over the correct answers to better understand why the other choices were wrong.&nbsp;The greatest piece of advice I have for current candidates is to be DISCIPLINED.&nbsp;Take the program seriously and plan to work hard.&nbsp;You have to learn and study to pass the exams.&nbsp;Dedicate a few hours each week to the program and give yourself five months (give or take)&nbsp;to prepare for the exams.&nbsp;&nbsp;Be 100% committed to the program, and you will succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Happily, Jay concludes his blog by saying, &#8220;I love my job!&nbsp;Thanks American Board!&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At American Board, we love helping future teachers enter the classroom. Are you still wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">American Board&#8217;s website<\/a> to learn more about the certification process in your state. Florida needs <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wfsu.org\/state-news\/2024-01-19\/where-have-all-the-teachers-gone-florida-needs-more-than-4-000#:~:text=The%20Florida%20Education%20Association%20says,instructional%20and%20classroom%20aide%20roles.\">thousands<\/a> more teachers to fill classrooms. Consider starting toward your new career today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still curious? You can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/americanboard\">American Board&#8217;s YouTube channel<\/a> to hear directly from other graduates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 17,000 teachers have used American Board&#8217;s online teacher program to become full-time teachers in their state. Below is Jim Jaycox&#8217;s story, as told by him. 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