UCP Charter Schools, a network of 9 public charter schools in central Florida are looking for dynamic and passionate educators who want to be part of an amazing team! The Paraprofessional works as part of a team in a classroom of students with and without disabilities and assists the teacher in ensuring all students are achieving at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally.
Current Opportunities:
UCP Bailes Community Academy (East Orlando)
- K-5th Grade UCP Bailes Community Academy (East Orlando)
- Middle School UCP West Orange/Winter Garden
- PreK
- 5th Grade UCP Downtown Charter School
- PreK
- 5th grade UCP Osceola/Kissimmee Charter School
- PreK
- 5th Grade UCP Pine Hills Charter Schools
- PreK
- 5th grade Opportunities to work in ESE Behavior class for salary differential and annual additional stipend.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist teacher in creating a climate of acceptance and learning for all students. Perform teacher duties in absence of the teacher, including, but not limited to developing/following lesson plans, and leading other staff in the classroom. Implement lesson plans and individual student goals and objectives pursuant to Teacher direction. Assist with tracking student progress of individual goals. Conduct individual instructional and small group interventions in academic subjects such as reading and math. Administering one-on-one assessments with students Support student's use of instructional technology and art integration. Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and data collection. Utilize, develop, and adapt developmentally appropriate and engaging curricula and instructional materials in order to ensure access for all students. Ensure and provide basic caregiving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions) for children, including, but not limited to changing diapers, feeding children, and cleaning children's hands, faces, etc. Ensure and carry out daily/weekly housekeeping chores for the classrooms, including, but not limited to sweeping floors after meals and activities, wiping tables and counters, cleaning changing tables, placing trash in appropriate containers, and washing, sterilizing and putting away equipment (toys, laundry and dishes). Timely completion of incident reports to appropriate supervisor. Assist in the communication with therapists and other special service agencies and incorporate therapy and other special requirements into class activities. Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication. Assist in providing weekly progress notes for each child. Ensure Principal and Teacher are informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints. Participate in required meetings and trainings. Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience:
2 years experience working in a K-12th grade classroom Prefer experience working with children with and without special needs in a multi-disciplinary education setting
Education and Training:
( or equivalent) Associate Degree (or equivalent college credits) in education or a related field. If related field
- minimum of 6 Education credit OR Score of 464 or higher on the ETS Parapro test If you don't meet the above
- you could potentially be a Teacher Assistant.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Which campus are you interested in ?
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
working in a classroom: 1 year (Preferred) working with students with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person