Teacher Assistant - Elementary ESE

UCP of Central Florida•Kissimmee, FL

5d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant works in an ESE K–5th grade classroom at UCP’s Osceola Campus, supporting approximately nine students with more intensive behavior needs at a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio. The role collaborates closely with the teacher and other paraprofessionals to implement individualized strategies that support students’ academic, social, and emotional progress. The assistant helps implement IEP goals and behavior plans, deliver classroom instruction, monitor student progress, and maintain a safe, organized learning environment. The role also includes communication with families, therapists, and outside service providers; required training and meetings; and compliance with applicable UCP, health privacy, education, and state and federal agency requirements. UCP of Central Florida describes its mission as empowering children with and without disabilities through individualized support, education, and therapy services in an inclusive environment. It offers employees a competitive benefits package, including health and dental insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, retirement matching, disability coverage, and support for continuing education.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPI training.
Behavior coursework.
At least one year of classroom experience working with the relevant classroom-grade population.
Strong behavior skills.
Experience tracking data.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with disabilities or students with behavior needs.

Responsibilities

Implement individual education plan (IEP) goals as directed by the teacher, including providing small-group instruction.
Consistently implement behavior and classroom-management techniques and collect required data.
Assist in implementing individual behavior plans.
Set up instructional materials and equipment, including enrichment materials for each unit.
Implement lesson plans and instructional groups as directed by the teacher.
Assist with administering assessments and progress monitoring.
Assist with implementation and compliance of the MTSS process and support social-skills implementation and documentation.
Work with the teacher to document academic progress through observations and data collection.
Communicate with therapists and outside service providers and incorporate their suggestions into classroom activities.
Perform paraprofessional duties in the teacher’s absence.
Keep current with effective and promising education practices through activities such as professional development and book studies.
Perform caretaking and housekeeping duties as needed, such as changing students and keeping the classroom clean.
Maintain positive interactions and communication with staff and parents.
Attend required training, 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.