Paraprofessional - Performing Arts
About The Position
UCP of Central Florida is seeking a Paraprofessional - Performing Arts to help integrate music, drama, and dance into classroom curricula in partnership with administrators and classroom teachers. The role provides instructional support, coaching, and guidance to teachers and helps develop arts-integrated lessons and classroom environments that support student learning and participation. The successful candidate has experience working with K–12 students, a positive approach to working with families and staff, and the ability to help manage a busy classroom while maintaining a safe and secure environment. The position is located at UCP Bailes Community Academy in Orlando, Florida. The listed pay range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour. UCP describes its mission as empowering children with and without disabilities through individualized support, education, and therapy services in an inclusive environment.
Requirements
- G.E.D. or high school diploma.
- Four years of documented training in a performing arts discipline.
- At least two years of experience teaching performing arts to children.
- Experience working with students in grades K–12.
- Experience coordinating performances and field trips.
- A positive approach to working with families and staff.
- Ability to assist in managing a busy classroom while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
- If working in PreK, complete 45 hours of Department of Children and Family training within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students with special needs in a multidisciplinary setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide teachers with direct instructional support, coaching, and guidance on integrating performing arts into classrooms and curricula.
- Develop, select, and model lessons that integrate music, dance, and drama/theater as instructional strategies.
- Collaborate with teachers on plans to improve academic performance through arts integration.
- Assist teachers in developing accommodations and adaptations so all students can participate fully.
- Coach and guide teachers in creating arts-integrated classroom environments that engage students and support their learning objectives.
- Provide input on instructional goals, objectives, and methods for arts integration.
- Participate in and deliver arts-integration professional development for families and staff.
- Assist with creating and implementing performances, including share performances and shows.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with a free option after the first year.
- Dental insurance options.
- Free life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Discounted on-site childcare.
- 403(b)/retirement match.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Support in continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
