Paraprofessional - K-5th
About The Position
The Paraprofessional provides instructional support in a K–12 classroom serving students with and without disabilities. The role may lead the classroom when the teacher is absent and includes supporting instruction, student progress monitoring, behavior and classroom management, and classroom care. The position is based at UCP Osceola Campus in Kissimmee, Florida, and pays $16.00–$17.50 per hour. UCP of Central Florida is a nonprofit agency that provides individualized support, education, and therapy services to children with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment. The organization serves children across Central Florida campuses, pediatric therapy clinics, and parent support programs.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent college credits in education or a related field.
- For a related field of study, at least six 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, including instructional groups, as directed by the teacher.
- Assist with planning, developing, and setting up instructional materials for the classroom.
- Assist in administering assessments and progress monitoring.
- Document academic progress through authentic observations and data collection in collaboration with the teacher.
- Use and consistently implement behavior and classroom-management techniques, including collecting related data.
- Perform teacher duties in the teacher’s absence.
- Keep up with education practices through activities such as professional development and book studies.
- Perform caretaking and housekeeping duties as needed, including 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.
- Ensure compliance 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including 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
Associate degree
