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Instructional Assistant Teacher

UCP of Central Florida·Orlando, Florida

$17 - $19/hr·Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

Provide instructional support to teachers by implementing lesson plans and leading small or whole group instruction for students. Assist with the development of Individual Education Plans, student assessments, and the maintenance of a clean, safe classroom environment.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • UCP
  • Pine
  • Hills
  • Campus -
  • Orlando,
  • FL 32808Salary
  • Range: $16.50 - $18.50 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: Instructional Assistant Teacher provide support to teachers including implementing instructional programs, assessing student performance and other tasks as needed by teacher.
  • Job
  • Responsibilities: Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher’s direction. Leads small and whole group of instruction for students. Assists teacher in writing lesson plans and Individual Education Plans. 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
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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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  • 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 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: AA Degree or 2 years of college credit.
  • Prefer
  • Bachelors degree
  • Minimum
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience. Prefer experience working with students with and without disabilities.
  • Requirements

    Requires an Associate degree or two years of college credit, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of 3 years of classroom experience is required, preferably working with students with and without disabilities.

    • associate degree
    • bachelor degree
    • Behavior Management
    • Progress Monitoring
    • Classroom Management
    • Data Collection
    • Compliance Monitoring
    • Parent Communication
    • Student Assessment
    • Small Group Instruction
    • Lesson Plan Implementation
    • Individual Education Plans

    Benefits

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

    Posting details

    Employment type
    Other
    Work arrangement
    On Site
    Experience
    2-5 yrs
    Salary
    $17 - $19/hr
    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Posted
    Jul 17, 2026
    Closes
    Jul 31, 2026
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