Teacher - K

UCP of Central Florida•Winter Garden, FL

21h•$49,000 - $51,000•Onsite

About The Position

The K–5th Grade Teacher is the instructional leader of a classroom of 12–22 students with and without disabilities at UCP Charter Schools, an inclusive PreK–12th grade charter school network in Central Florida. UCP’s instructional approach includes customized instruction, technology integration, art integration, and project-based learning. Teachers use individualized and differentiated instruction to support students’ learning and development in an inclusive classroom.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Elementary Education or Exceptional Education, or equivalent.
Florida Statement of Eligibility or a Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education or Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3 if teaching only through third grade.
ESE certification.
Reading Endorsement.
ESOL Endorsement.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of classroom experience, including internship experience.
Experience working with diverse learners and differentiating instruction.
Experience with project-based learning, instructional technology, and art integration.

Responsibilities

Apply the Danielson instructional framework and its protocols to provide effective instruction and support learning for all students, including planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
Participate as an integral member of the IEP team and draft IEP goals using data gathered from the classroom, parents, therapists, and other team members.
Collect and use data to evaluate the effects of learning experiences on students’ development and approaches to learning, adapting instruction as needed.
Maintain student work portfolios, 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 enhance progress, and maintain positive, collaborative relationships.
Participate in team meetings, professional learning, and school-based activities.
Maintain a clean, well-kept classroom that supports discovery and the use of materials; keep hazardous materials inaccessible to children and apply universal precautions consistently.
Respond promptly and appropriately to accidents and incidents, including completing required documentation.
Meet expectations for punctuality, attendance, deadlines, compliance with policies and procedures, the Code of Ethics, and professional judgment under the Florida Educators Accomplished Practices.
Provide students with basic caregiving using universal health and safety precautions.
Integrate technology using local and state-approved protocols and modify media and technology to accommodate students’ needs.
Integrate art into the curriculum and learning experiences, making necessary modifications to accommodate students’ needs.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.