Paraprofessional - K-5th

UCP of Central Florida; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

On-site childcare

Retirement match

Disability insurance

Continuing education

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida is seeking a paraprofessional to provide instructional support in a K-12 classroom serving students with and without disabilities. You may lead the classroom in the teacher's absence and collaborate with teachers to implement plans.

This role emphasizes data collection, progress monitoring, behavior management, and contributions to a supportive learning environment. Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement match, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Associate degree in education or related field or equivalent education credits.
• Score of 464+ on the ETS Parapro test.

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons plans including instructional groups per teacher's direction.
• Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials.
• Assist in administering assessments/progress monitoring.
• Documents academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
• Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management.
• Perform teacher duties in absence.
• Keep up on best practices and participate in professional development.
• Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed.
• Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
• Attend required trainings, meetings and events.
• Ensure compliance with required procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom management

Data collection

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Associate degree in education or related field

ETS Parapro test score 464+

Tools

Instructional technologies

Job description

Looking 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-12 th grade classroom of students with and without disabilities. The paraprofessional also leads the classroom in the event of a teacher's 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.

• 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
• support in continuing your education

Qualifications

Education and Training

• 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-12 th grade classroom.
• Prefer experience working with children with and without special needs in a multi-disciplinary education setting.
• Experience working with instructional technology preferred.