Job DetailsJob LocationUCP Seminole Campus - Lake Mary, FLPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level2 Year DegreeSalary Range$14.00 - $15.00 HourlyJob CategoryEducationDescriptionLooking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic inclusive charter school network? UCP Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida.UCPs instructional approach is designed to reach every learner through customized instruction, technology integration, art integration, and project-based learning. Each UCP campus has a unique community feel, with low student/instructor ratios and inclusive classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together.Job Summary: The paid Teacher Trainee (TE) is a combination of Level I and Level II internship program for a student in a university teacher preparation program. Teacher Experience offers a collaborative coaching model in an inclusive classroom setting. TE will assist and lead with a variety of functions, including implementing instructional programs, assessing student performance and other tasks as needed by teacher while completing university degree requirements. Job Responsibilities:
- Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher's direction.
- Leads small and whole group of instruction for students.
- Assists teacher in writing lesson plans and Individual Education Plans.
- 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 teacher 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 training, meetings, and events.
- Ensure the 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.What UCP OffersOur mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter GardenUCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: 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, and support in continuing your education.
QualificationsEducation and Training:
- 3 years of college related credit.
- Enrolled in the final year of college teacher prep program.
Minimum Experience:
- Prefer experience working with students with and without disabilities in a multi-disciplinary setting through employment or service learning.