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Floater paraprofessionals are support staff in schools who assist teachers, students, and classrooms as needed rather than being assigned to a single classroom or student. They 'float' between different classrooms, grade levels, or subject areas, filling in where extra help is required. Their responsibilities may include helping with classroom management, supporting students with special needs, supervising during lunch or recess, and providing instructional support. This flexible role allows schools to address staffing shortages and ensure students receive the support they need throughout the day.

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Teacher Assistant - Floater

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC

Orlando, FL • On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Implement lesson plans and instructional groups based on teacher’s direction.

  • Assist in planning, developing, and setting up instructional materials and administer assessments.

  • Perform paraprofessional duties in the absence of the teacher and ensure classroom management and behavior techniques are consistently applied.

Job description

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.
Job Summary:
The Teacher Assistant-Floater supports students PreK-12th grade. The Floater is not assigned to a specific classroom on a regular basis but is assigned based on the greatest need of each day.
Job Responsibilities:
  1. Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher's direction.
  2. Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials for classroom.
  3. Assist in administering assessments/progress monitoring.
  4. Works with the teacher in documenting academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
  5. Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and data collection.
  6. Perform Paraprofessional duties in his/her absence.
  7. Keep up on best and promising practices for education (i.e., attending professional development, participating in book studies, etc.)
  8. Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed (i.e., changing of students, keeping classroom clean)
  9. Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
  10. Attend required trainings, meetings and events.
  11. Ensure administration is informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
  12. 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.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers
Our 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 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.
UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member 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.
Education and Training:
G.E.D. or High School Diploma
DCF 45 hour within 90 days of hire if doing after care/summer or camp.
CRP/First Aid Training
Minimum Experience:
Prefer at least 1 year experience working with children in an elementary classroom setting.
Prefer experience working with students with disabilities
Flexible and able to adjust to different teaching/classroom styles.

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