Teacher Assistant - Floater

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC • FL

93d • $14 - $16

About The Position

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. 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
• Prefer at least 1 year experience working with children in an elementary classroom setting.
• Prefer experience working with students with disabilities.
• Flexible and able to adjust to different teaching/classroom styles.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Support in continuing your education

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees