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Paraprofessional - MS/HS

UCP of Central Florida·Orlando, Florida

$16 - $18/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

The paraprofessional provides instructional and behavioral support to K-12 students with and without disabilities. They are responsible for implementing lesson plans, collecting academic data, and leading the classroom during teacher absences.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • UCP
  • Bailes
  • Community
  • Academy -
  • Orlando,
  • FL 32817Salary
  • 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.
  • Job
  • 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.
  • Job
  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have 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, particularly with special needs students, is required.

  • associate degree
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Classroom Management
  • Data Collection
  • Parent Communication
  • Instructional Technology
  • Student Assessment
  • Instructional Support
  • Lesson Plan Implementation
  • Behavior Techniques

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Education Support
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Discounted On-site Childcare
  • 403B/Retirement Match

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $18/hr
Location
Orlando, Florida
Posted
Jul 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 1, 2026
Application
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UCP of Central Florida

UCP of Central Florida is dedicated to providing children equal access to programs, services, and experiences that help them achieve their full potential. We are a nonprofit organization that operates Inclusive Charter Schools, Multidisciplinary Therapy Clinics, Specialized...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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