Provide instructional and behavioral support to K-12 students with and without disabilities in an inclusive classroom. Lead the classroom during teacher absences and maintain documentation of academic progress and student data.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate Degree in education or a related field, or a qualifying score on the ETS Parapro test. Experience working in a K-12 classroom is required, with a preference for experience in multi-disciplinary special needs settings.
Range: $16.00 - $17.50 HourlyLooking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.
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Summary: The paraprofessional provides instructional support in a K-12th grade classroom of students with and without disabilities. The paraprofessional also leads the classroom in the event of a teacher absence.
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Responsibilities: Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher’s direction. Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials for classroom. Assist in administering assessments/progress monitoring. Works with the teacher in documenting academic progress through authentic observations and data collection. Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and data collection. Perform teacher duties in his/her absence. Keep up on best and promising practices for education (i.e., attending professional development, participating in book studies, etc.) Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed (i.e., changing of students, keeping classroom clean) Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication. Attend required trainings, meetings and events. Ensure administration is informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints. 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. Perform other duties as assigned. What UCP Offers Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across
Central
Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden. UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees!
Some perks to being a
UCP
Team
Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.QualificationsEducation 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
Minimum
Experience: Experience working in a K-12th grade classroom. Prefer experience working with children with and without special needs in a multi-disciplinary education setting. Experience working with instructional technology preferred.
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