Adult Education Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Public retirement system

Paid holidays

15 PTO days

20 vacation days

Employee assistance program

Healthcare spending account

Job summary

Special School District of St. Louis County is hiring an Adult Education Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor to lead a 12-month LPN program in SSD's Applied Tech initiative.

You will guide adult students, provide classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised clinical experiences to prepare them for the NCLEX. Requirements include an Associate of Science in Nursing, a Missouri RN license, and at least three years of recent nursing experience, with Board approval prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of three years' nursing experience is required.
• Approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing prior to appointment is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead LPN instruction in the 12-month program.
• Deliver classroom instruction, simulations, and supervised clinical experiences.
• Prepare students to pass the NCLEX and practice safely as licensed nurses.

Skills

Nursing experience

Clinical instruction

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Missouri RN license

Job description

Adult Education Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5834678

Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Adult Education Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor

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At Special School District (SSD), we offer a comprehensive Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program through Applied Tech , our adult education initiative that prepares students for rewarding careers in healthcare. As an LPN Instructor with Special School District's (SSD) Applied Tech program, you will guide adult students through their 12-month practical nursing program, helping them develop the knowledge, clinical skills, and confidence needed to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and succeed in today's healthcare settings. Through classroom instruction, simulation, and supervised clinical experiences, you will prepare future nurses to provide safe, compassionate care while building the professional skills employers value.

Your expertise, encouragement, and commitment to student success will shape the learning experience in meaningful ways. By creating engaging lessons, mentoring students, and providing consistent support, you will play a vital role in helping each learner reach their goals and begin a rewarding career in nursing, while also helping to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals in our community.

We are currently seeking an LPN instructor for the following location(s):

South Tech, 12721 West Watson Road, Sunset Hills, MO, 63127

North Tech, 1700 Derhake, Florissant, MO, 63033 Various clinical sites in St. Louis County

Education and Experience

• Associateof Science in Nursing required
• Minimum of three years recent nursing experience required
• Approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing prior to appointment required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current, undisciplined Missouri Registered Professional Nurse license required

Salary

• $86,452 to $104,499/year based on experience and education

Calendar

• 12-month

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 15 PTO days per year
• 20 vacation days per year
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Posting open until:10/12/2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $86,452 to $104,499 Annually

Job Categories

Career and Technical Education > Allied Health

Classroom Teacher > Health

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]