Paraprofessional - Interventionalist (Early Childhood)

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.

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 60 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.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with the teacher, provide small group intervention and small group remediated instruction for PreK students who are at risk of being or are below grade level.
• Implement learning plans designed to build/strengthen pre-reading skills.
• Conduct small group instruction/intervention for students who have similar needs.
• Provide remedial instruction/intervention in pre-reading skills such as letter recognition and phonological awareness
• Assist teachers in implementing and tracking the incorporation of student’s IEP goals into Tier 1 instruction.
• Collect, track and report intervention/small group data
• Assist in collecting data.
• Communicate regularly with teachers and parents about student progress
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Training:

• Associates Degree or equivalent college credits.

Minimum Experience:

• 3 Years experience working in PreK classroom with students with disabilities.
• Experience providing small group instruction to students.
• Demonstrated track record of working with classroom teachers to ensure student progress and success.
• Knowledge of prereading skills for PreK students, specifically Phonemic awareness, and phonics
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)