Full-Time Paraeducator Job - Schools - Special Education

Teacher's Assistant (Achievement Specialist - Special Education)

Early Beginnings Academy | Miami, FL 33125

United Community Options (UCO) is seeking compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Teacher's Assistants (Achievement Specialists) to join our team at Early Beginnings Academy, our charter school serving children with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

If you're passionate about helping children learn, grow, and reach their full potential, we'd love to meet you. Our multidisciplinary team includes special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, music therapists, and behavioral support professionals—all working together to provide exceptional educational experiences for every student.

Early Beginnings Academy:

United Community Options of South Florida:

The Teacher's Assistant (Achievement Specialist) provides direct support to students with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a classroom setting. This role assists teachers with instruction, implements classroom activities, supports individualized learning, and helps students develop academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Assist the Special Education Teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment.

Support students during meals, toileting, hygiene, transitions, and recreational activities as needed.

Adapt instructional materials and classroom activities to meet individual student needs.

Utilize computers and electronic systems for attendance and classroom documentation.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all school policies and procedures.

High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children, preferably in a school, childcare, or special education setting.

Experience working with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities is strongly preferred.

Ability to use a computer with basic proficiency.

Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children throughout the day.

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.

Strong commitment to inclusion, respect, and student success.

DCF 45-Hour Child Care Training Certificate or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) is a plus.

Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities available

Monday-Friday

Day Shift

Immediate openings available! Qualified candidates may begin employment as soon as all pre-employment requirements and clearances have been completed.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

At United Community Options, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters and every day offers the opportunity to change a child's life, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and help children achieve, learn, and thrive!

Full-time / Part-time / On-call (Per Diem)

United Community Options of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Join our mission and help make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.