Teacher Assistant - Elementary ESE

UCP of Central Florida; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance options

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match (403B)

Disability insurance

Education support

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida in Kissimmee seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to support an ESE K-5 classroom. You will collaborate with the teacher to implement IEP goals, track progress, and foster a positive learning environment for students with heightened behavior needs in a 1:3 staff/student ratio.

Join a mission-driven nonprofit offering a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth while providing essential academic, social, and emotional support to diverse learners

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPI training preferred.
• Experience with behavior coursework or behavior support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support IEP goals with small-group instruction as directed by teacher.
• Collect data and monitor progress of students.
• Assist in implementing individual behavior plans.
• Set up instructional materials and enrichment activities.
• Assist with MTSS processes and social skills documentation.
• Document academic progress through observations and data collection.
• Coordinate with therapists and outside providers as needed.
• Perform paraprofessional duties in teacher absence.

Skills

IEP goals

Data collection

Behavior techniques

Classroom management

MTSS support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPI Trained

Behavior coursework

Job description

Job Summary

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.

This position works in an ESE K-5 th grade classroom supporting classes of approximately 9 students with more intense behavior needs with a 1:3 ratio of staff/student. The primary role of the paraprofessional is to collaborate closely with the teacher and paraprofessional implement tailored strategies to support students achieving high levels academically, socially, and emotionally.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement individual education plan (IEP) goals as directed by teacher including providing small group instruction.
• Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and collect required data.
• Assist in implementing individual behavior plan.
• Assist in setting up instructional materials and equipment, including enrichment materials for each unit, so that maximum use may be made of resources.
• Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher’s direction.
• Assist in administering assessments/progress monitoring.
• Assist with the implementation and compliance of the MTSS process and support social skills implementation and documentation.
• Works with the teacher in documenting academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
• Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom.
• Assist in the communication with therapists and Outside Service Provider and incorporate suggestions into classroom activities.
• Perform paraprofessional 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 training, meetings and events.
• Ensure the 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

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

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• CPI Trained
• Behavior coursework

Minimum Experience

• 1 year or more classroom experience working with classroom grade population.
• Prefer experience working with students with disabilities/students with behavior needs.
• Strong behavior skills
• Experience tracking data