Teacher - PreK and Below

UCP of Central Florida•Kissimmee, FL

4d•$49,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The PreK Teacher is the instructional leader of a classroom of 12–18 toddler through PreK students with and without disabilities at UCP Osceola Campus in Kissimmee, Florida. UCP Charter Schools is an inclusive network of eight PreK–12 schools in Central Florida. Its instructional approach includes customized instruction, technology integration, art integration, and project-based learning, with low student-to-instructor ratios and inclusive classrooms. The teacher provides individualized and differentiated instruction, follows the Danielson instructional framework, and supports student learning and development through observation and data collection. The role includes contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs), collaborating with families and other IEP team members, maintaining a safe and organized classroom, providing basic caregiving, and adapting technology and learning materials to accommodate students’ needs. The position is based at the UCP Osceola Campus. The listed salary range is $49,000–$52,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
Florida Professional Teaching Certificate, Temporary Certificate, or Statement of Eligibility in Exceptional Student Education (ESE), with an ESE endorsement and either Birth to Age 4 (Toddler) or Age 3 to Grade 3 (Pre School and PK).
ESOL endorsement.
DCF 45-hour training, or completion within the first 90 days.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of teaching experience preferred.
Experience including ESE students in a general education classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow and apply Danielson instructional framework protocols across planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
Participate as an integral member of the IEP team and create draft IEP goals using data gathered from the classroom, parents, therapists, and other team members.
Collect and use data to assess the effects of learning experiences on students’ development and approaches to learning, and adapt instruction as needed.
Maintain portfolios of student work, record observed progress, use observational data to plan individualized and differentiated instruction, and follow each student’s IEP.
Communicate clearly with families about student progress, involve family members in planning strategies to support progress, and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with families.
Participate in team meetings, professional learning, and school-based activities.
Maintain a clean, well-maintained classroom that reflects discovery and the use of materials.
Keep harmful cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials inaccessible to children, apply universal precautions consistently, and respond promptly and appropriately to accidents and incidents, including documentation.
Meet expectations for punctuality, attendance, deadlines, policy and procedure compliance, and the Code of Ethics; exercise appropriate professional judgment and follow other elements of the Florida Educators Accomplished Practices.
Provide students with basic caregiving using universal health and safety precautions.
Apply locally and state-approved protocols for integrating technology and modify media and technology as needed to accommodate students’ needs.
Integrate art into curriculum and learning experiences, making modifications to accommodate students’ needs.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.