Instructional Assistant Teacher - J1 International - School Year

Instructional Assistant Teacher - J1 International - School Year 2026-2027

Administration - Orlando, FL 32817

Overview

Salary Range $15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Description

Note: Only use/complete this application if you have already been accepted as a UCP J1 Teacher Trainee for the upcoming school year. All others - the first step is to complete this google form:

Job Summary:

The Instructional Assistant Teacher – J1 is an international J1 Trainee who provides support to teachers including implementing instructional programs, assessing student performance and other tasks as needed by the teacher. This is an 18 month position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements lesson 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 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.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Bachelor's Degree – prefer in Education

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of classroom experience.
• Prefer to experience working with students with and without disabilities.