Paraprofessional - MS/HS

UCP of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (free option after 1s

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

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida seeks a paraprofessional to provide instructional support in a K-12 classroom, supporting students with and without disabilities. The role includes leading the class in the absence of the teacher and assisting with lesson plans and materials.

The position emphasizes data collection, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers to ensure effective instruction and inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent) in education or related field with 6 education credits if related field
• Score of 464 or higher on the ETS Parapro test

Responsibilities

• Implement lessons and instructional groups per teacher instructions
• Assist in planning and preparing instructional materials
• Aid in administering assessments and progress monitoring
• Document academic progress through observations and data collection
• Support behavior management and data collection in class
• Fill in teacher duties during absence
• Attend required trainings and communicate with staff/parents

Skills

Instructional support

Classroom management

Data collection

Student engagement

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Parapro ETS score 464+

Tools

Instructional technology

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.