Teacher - 6-12th Grade - J1 International

Ucp-of-Central-Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance options

Free life insurance

Paid time off

On-site childcare discount

403B/Retirement match

Short & long term disability

Support for continuing education

Job summary

UCP Charter Schools in Orlando, FL seeks a 6th–12th Grade Teacher to lead a classroom of 9–18 students and deliver differentiated instruction within an inclusive program. This 3-year position (with possible 2-year extension) emphasizes data-informed planning, IEP participation, and collaboration with families and therapists.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or higher, Florida eligibility or teaching certificate, ESE and ESOL endorsements, and at least 5 years of classroom experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary, Exceptional Education or related field.
• Florida Statement of Eligibility or Professional Teaching Certificate; Exchange Teacher Certification.
• Elementary Education (or subject area), ESE certification and ESOL Endorsement (required after 3rd year)

Responsibilities

• Follows Danielson instructional framework to provide best instructional practices.
• Planning and preparation; Classroom environment; Instruction.
• Participates as integral member of the IEP team and drafts IEP goals from data.
• Collect and use data to determine effects of learning experiences and adapt strategies.
• Communicates with families regarding progress and maintains positive relationships.
• Engages in team meetings, professional learning, and school activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe classroom with proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Applies health and safety precautions and documents incidents as required.
• Uses technology and art modifications to accommodate all students' needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

IEP collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Family communication

Punctuality & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary, Exceptional Education or related field

Florida State Eligibility or Professional Teaching Certificate; ESOL Endorsement

Job description

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic inclusive charter school network? UCP Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida.UCPs instructional approach is designed to reach every learner through customized instruction, technology integration, art integration, and project-based learning. Each UCP campus has a unique community feel, with low student/instructor ratios and inclusive classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together.Job Summary:The 6th – 12th Grade Teacher is the instructional leader of a classroom of 9-18 students. Each teacher must believe that “all children can learn” and have a commitment and knowledge to differentiate instruction to allow all students to develop to their fullest potential.This is a 3-year position (with a 2-year extension possible) for purpose of cultural exchange and professional learning.Job Responsibilities:Follows and applies all Danielson instructional framework protocols to provide best instructional practices to ensure learning for all students.Planning and preparation.Classroom environment.Instruction.Professional responsibilities.Participates as an integral member of the IEP team, creating drafts for IEP goals utilizing data collected from the classroom, parents, therapists and other members of the IEP team.Collect and use data to determine the effects of learning experiences on student’s development and approaches to learning and adapt as needed. Maintains a portfolio with samples of students’ work, records observed progress, uses observational data to plan individualized and differentiated instructional strategies and appropriately follows Individual Education Plan (IEP).Clearly communicates with families regarding students’ progress, actively involves family members in planning strategies for enhancing student’s progress and maintains a positive, collaborative relationship with students’ families.Participates in team meetings/professional learning and school-based activities.Maintains a classroom that reflects discovery and use of materials and is clean and well maintained. Harmful cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are not accessible to children, universal precautions are used appropriately and consistently, and responds quickly and appropriately to all accidents/incidents including documentation.Demonstrates attention to punctuality, attendance, deadlines (Individual Education Plan/Individual Family Support Plans expiration/review, progress reports, testing/assessment), compliance with policies and procedures, Code of Ethics, and exercises appropriate professional judgment and other elements of the Florida Educators Accomplished Practices.Ensure and provide basic care giving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions) for students.Applies local and state approved protocols integrating technology and making necessary modifications to media and technology to accommodate all students’ needs.Integrates art into curriculum and learning experiences including necessary modifications to accommodate all students’ needs.Provide cultural experiences for students/staff.Performs other related duties as required and assigned.What UCP OffersOur 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. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter GardenUCP 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.Education and Training: (or equivalent)Bachelor Degree or Higher – in Elementary, Exceptional Education or subject area.ANDFlorida Statement of Eligibility or Professional Teaching CertificateExchange Teacher CertificationORElementary Education (or subject area), ESE certification and ESOL Endorsement (Required after 3rd Year)Minimum Experience:5 Years classroom teaching experience with students with disabilities.Proficiency in English and other J1 visa requirements.