Teacher - ESE; Early Childhood

Job Details:

Location:

UCP Osceola Campus – Kissimmee, FL 34741
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary: $49,000 – $52,000
Job Category:
Education

The Teacher – ESE Early Childhood facilitates the critical role of being the instructional leader in the classroom of approximately 9-12 students exhibiting significant behaviors that interfere with their own learning or that of their peers. These students require placement in a more supportive environment, specifically an ESE Self‑contained classroom, which represents a more restrictive educational setting.

• Follow and apply all Danielson instructional framework protocols to provide best instructional practices for all students.
• Participate as an integral member of the IEP team, creating drafts for IEP goals using data from classroom, parents, therapists and other team members.
• Collect and use data to assess the effects of learning experiences, adapt instruction, maintain a portfolio with samples of students’ work, record progress, and follow the Individual Education Plan.
• Provide instruction in both standard and modified curriculum pathways/Access Points.
• Assess and use data from both standard and modified assessment pathways.
• Facilitate and lead classroom teams through development and implementation of functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans and crisis plans for identified students.
• Provide social skills instruction using research‑based methodologies and approved district curricula.
• Implement and coach classroom personnel on research‑based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies.
• Complete all reporting requirements mandated by district, state, federal and educational agencies (e.g., restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data).
• Collect behavioral data and assist with student crisis intervention.
• Use and model research‑based classroom management and individualized behavioral interventions.
• Clearly communicate with families regarding students’ progress, actively involve family members in planning strategies, and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with families.
• Participate in team meetings, professional learning and school‑based activities.
• Maintain a well‑organized, clean classroom, safely handle hazardous materials and respond promptly to accidents or incidents with documentation.
• Demonstrate punctuality, attendance and compliance with deadlines for IEPs, Individual Family Support Plans, progress reports and testing/assessment, in accordance with policies, procedures, Code of Ethics and Florida Educators Accomplished Practices.
• Ensure and provide basic caregiving duties for students using universal health and safety precautions.
• Apply local and state approved protocols integrating technology and making necessary modifications to media and technology to accommodate all students’ needs.
• Integrate art into curriculum and learning experiences, including necessary modifications for all students.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

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. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children across Central Florida.

• Competitive benefit package available to all employees
• 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
• Support in continuing education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Training in applied behavior analysis or agreement to complete LEA approved training within a designated time frame
• Training in LEA approved positive behavioral strategies used to prevent or deescalate behavior or agreement to complete the training within a designated time frame
• OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
• Florida Professional Teaching Certificate Birth to Age 4 or Pre‑K‑3rd (based on grades taught) AND Exceptional Education Endorsement and ESOL Endorsement (or in process); preferred Autism Endorsement
• Prefer 1 to 3 years teaching experience in a similar setting
• Experience working with children with a variety of behavior needs
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to exceptional student education