Teacher - K-5th Grade ESE - J1 International

UCP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

403B/Retirement match

Short & long term disability

Education assistance

Job summary

UCP Charter School in Orlando, FL is seeking a K-5th Grade ESE teacher. The role leads an instructional program for students with disabilities, collaborates on IEP goals, and uses data to tailor instruction. The position sponsors a J1 visa and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

You will engage with families, participate in team professional learning, and ensure safe, compliant classroom practices while integrating art and technology for inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Follows and applies Danielson instructional framework protocols.
• Experience with students with disabilities and behavior challenges.
• Plans and prepares tailored instruction and IEP goals.

Responsibilities

• Participates in IEP team; drafts goals using classroom data.
• Collects data to adjust learning experiences and differentiate instruction.
• Maintains portfolios and progress records; documents observations.
• Communicates with families about student progress and plans.
• Keeps classroom safe, organized, and compliant with policies.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Family communication

Team collaboration

Danielson framework

Education

Elementary Education degree

Special Education degree

Job description

Teacher - K-5th Grade ESE - J1 International# Teacher - K-5th Grade ESE - J1 InternationalAdministration - Orlando, FL 32817## OverviewSalary Range$49,000.00 - $51,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategoryEducation## Description**Job Summary:**The K-5th Grade Teacher is the instructional leader of a classroom of 9-12 students with disabilities (and with significant behavior challenges)**Job Responsibilities:**1. Follows and applies all Danielson instructional framework protocols to provide best instructional practices to ensure learning for all students. 1. Planning and preparation. 2. Classroom environment. 3. Instruction. 4. Professional responsibilities.2. 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.3. 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).4. 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.5. Participates in team meetings/professional learning and school-based activities.6. 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.7. 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.8. Ensure and provide basic caregiving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions) for students.9. Applies local and state approved protocols integrating technology and making necessary modifications to media and technology to accommodate all students’ needs.10. Integrates art into curriculum and learning experiences including necessary modifications to accommodate all students’ needs.11. Performs other related duties as required and 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. 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.## Qualifications**UCP Charter School is sponsoring teachers for a J1 Visa to be able to teach at our schools. In order to qualify for a J1 visa - you must be currently a classroom teacher, have a degree in Elementary Education (or Special Education), experience working with students with disabilities (physical, cognitive and behavior) and at least three years of classroom teaching experience.**