Paraprofessional - Elementary ESE Class

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.

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 60 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.

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.

Job Specifications:

This position works in a low ratio/self-contained K-5^th grade classroom supporting classes of approximately 9 students with more intense needs (including behavior needs) with a 1:3 ratio of staff/student. The Paraprofessional Low Ratio assists the Teacher in ensuring all students are achieving at high levels academically, socially, and emotionally.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Perform teacher duties in absence of the teacher, including, but not limited to developing lesson plans and leading other staff in the classroom.
2. Implement lesson plans as directed by teacher
3. Implement individual education plan (IEP) goals as directed by teacher including providing small group instruction.
4. Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and collect required data.
5. Assist in implementing individual behavior plan.
6. Assist in planning and developing instructional materials and equipment, including enrichment materials for each unit, so that maximum use may be made of resources.
7. Ensure and provide basic care giving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions) for children, including, but not limited to changing diapers, feeding children, and cleaning childrens hands, faces, etc.
8. Assist in the communication with therapists and other special service agencies and incorporate therapy and other special requirements into class activities.
9. Maintain positive staff and parent interactions.
10. Ensure Teacher are informed of all parent and staff concerns and complaints.
11. Ensure concerns with individual students are brought to the attention of the Teacher.
12. Participate in required meetings with classroom team, including therapists, lead teacher assistants and teacher and campus (i.e. All staff meetings)
13. Assist in ensuring that parents sign in and out each day.
14. Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPPA, FERPA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
15. Assist with the implementation and compliance with the MTSS process and support social skills implementation and documentation.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

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

Education and Training: 

• Associate Degree (or 60 college credits) or ParaPro (464 score or above)
• CPI Trained
• Behavior coursework.

Salary : $14 - $16