Teacher Assistant - Floater

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

6d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant-Floater supports students PreK-12th grade. The Floater is not assigned to a specific classroom on a regular basis but is assigned based on the greatest need of each day.

Requirements

G.E.D. or High School Diploma
DCF 45 hour within 90 days of hire if doing after care/summer or camp.
CRP/First Aid Training
Flexible and able to adjust to different teaching/classroom styles.

Nice To Haves

Prefer at least 1 year experience working with children in an elementary classroom setting.
Prefer experience working with students with disabilities

Responsibilities

Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher’s direction.
Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials for classroom.
Assist in administering assessments/progress monitoring.
Works with the teacher in documenting academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and data collection.
Perform Paraprofessional duties in his/her absence.
Keep up on best and promising practices for education (i.e., attending professional development, participating in book studies, etc.)
Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed (i.e., changing of students, keeping classroom clean)
Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
Attend required trainings, meetings and events.
Ensure administration is informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.