Teacher in Residence (TIR)
About The Position
As a Teacher-in-Residence (TIR), you will be immersed in a full-time classroom experience within an inclusive school environment, working closely with students with exceptional needs. This internship is designed for ESE education majors beginning their official internship period at their college or university. Under the supervision of an experienced ESE teacher, you will assist in implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), adaptive teaching strategies, and inclusive classroom practices to ensure all students receive equitable learning opportunities. This role provides hands-on experience supporting diverse learners and collaborating with general education teachers in an inclusive setting. This paid position offers classroom experience while supporting completion of your university degree. UCP of Central Florida is a non-profit agency that provides individualized support, education, and therapy services in an inclusive environment to empower children with and without disabilities. It has served children across Central Florida for over 70 years and operates eight campuses.
Requirements
- 3 years of college-related credit.
- ESE education major beginning the official internship period.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting students of all abilities in team-based settings through work or service learning.
Responsibilities
- Assist in planning and delivering differentiated lessons that support diverse learning needs.
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that values student diversity.
- Support universal design for learning (UDL) principles and inclusive instructional practices.
- Work with small groups and individual students, including those with disabilities, to reinforce learning objectives.
- Observe and implement evidence-based strategies for academic and behavioral support.
- Assist in classroom management, providing proactive support to ensure student engagement.
- Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and co-teaching experiences.
- Collaborate with general education and ESE teachers, therapists, and support staff to promote inclusive education best practices.
- 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, with a free option after the first year.
- Dental insurance options.
- Free life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Discounted on-site childcare.
- 403B/retirement match.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Support in continuing your education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
