Paraprofessional - K-5th

UCP of Central Florida•Winter Garden, FL

6d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The paraprofessional provides instructional support in a K–12 classroom for students with and without disabilities and leads the classroom when the teacher is absent. The position supports lesson delivery, classroom preparation, assessment and progress monitoring, student documentation, behavior and classroom management, and caregiving and housekeeping as needed. The paraprofessional also communicates with staff and parents, attends required trainings and events, and follows applicable UCP, health, education, and regulatory procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent college credits in education or a related field.
For a related field of study, at least 6 education credits or a score of 464 or higher on the ETS Parapro test.
Experience working in a K–12 classroom.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children with and without special needs in a multidisciplinary education setting.
Experience working with instructional technology.

Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans and instructional groups as directed by the teacher.
Assist with planning, developing, and setting up instructional materials for the classroom.
Assist with administering assessments and progress monitoring.
Document academic progress with the teacher through observations and data collection.
Use and consistently implement behavior and classroom management techniques, including data collection.
Perform teacher duties in the teacher’s absence.
Stay current with effective and promising education practices through activities such as professional development and book studies.
Provide caregiving and housekeeping as needed, such as changing students and keeping the classroom clean.
Maintain positive interactions and communication with staff and parents.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and events.
Inform administration of parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
Comply with procedures, requirements, and guidelines established by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, the Department of Education, 4C, the Department of Children and Families, and other state and federal agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.