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UCP of Central Florida, currently celebrating 60 years of providing support, education and therapy services for children with disabilities, is currently hiring teacher assistants. Locations include East Orange (by UCF), Downtown (By Lake Underhill), Downtown Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Winter Garden and Pine Hills
Interested candidates should apply online at: http://www.ucpcfl.org
Requires a general knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices to be used when caring for infants and young children, a positive approach to working with families and staff, and the ability to assist in managing a busy classroom while remaining dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment.
1 year or more childcare provider experience working with infants/toddlers (developmentally disabled population in a multi-disciplinary setting preferred)
Having a CDA could qualify candidate for a Lead Teacher Assistant position.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Perform lead teacher assistant duties in absence of the lead teacher assistant, including, but not limited to following lesson plans, and leading other staff in the classroom.
2. Implementing lesson plans pursuant to teacher/LTA directions.
3. Implementing individual goals and objectives pursuant to teacher/LTA directions.
4. Set up camp and extended day classroom consistent with developmentally appropriate practices for specific age levels.
5. Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques.
6. Assist in implementing individual behavior plans as needed.
7. Assist in planning and developing instructional materials and equipment, including enrichment materials for each unit, so that maximum use may be made of resources.
8. Ensure and provide basic care giving duties (utilizing universal health and safety precautions) for children, including, but not limited to changing diapers, feeding children, and cleaning children's hands, faces, etc.
9. Ensure and carry out daily/weekly housekeeping chores for the classrooms, including, but not limited to sweeping floors after meals and activities, wiping tables and counters, cleaning changing tables, placing trash in appropriate containers, and washing, sterilizing and putting away equipment (toys, laundry and dishes).
10. Assist in the communication with therapists and other special service agencies, and incorporate therapy and other special requirements into class activities.
11. Maintain positive staff and parent interactions.
12. Ensure Teacher and/or LTA are informed of all parent and staff concerns and complaints.
13. Ensure concerns with individual students are brought to the attention of the Teacher and/or LTA.
14. Participate in required number of meetings with classroom team, including therapists, lead teacher assistants and teacher.
15. Assist with tracking student progress of individual goals.
16. Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPPA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
17. Other duties as assigned.
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