Teacher-Trainee

Description

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic inclusive charter school network? UCP Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida.

UCPs instructional approach is designed to reach every learner through customized instruction, technology integration, art integration, and project-based learning. Each UCP campus has a unique community feel, with low student/instructor ratios and inclusive classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together.

Job Summary:

As a Teacher-Trainee, you will gain hands-on classroom experience in an inclusive school setting, where students of all abilities learn together. This full-time internship is designed for education majors beginning their official internship period at their college or university. Under the guidance of a mentor teacher, you will support differentiated instruction, assist in fostering an inclusive classroom culture, and implement strategies to meet diverse student needs. This role provides a supportive environment to apply coursework knowledge, develop instructional skills, and gain real-world teaching experience in an inclusive setting.

This paid position offers valuable classroom experience while supporting completion of your university degree.

 Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and delivering differentiated lessons that support diverse learning needs.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that values student diversity.
• Support universal design for learning (UDL) principles and inclusive instructional practices.
• Work with small groups and individual students, including those with disabilities, to reinforce learning objectives.
• Observe and implement evidence-based strategies for academic and behavioral support.
• Assist in classroom management, providing proactive support to ensure student engagement.
• Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and co-teaching experiences.
• Collaborate with general education and ESE teachers, therapists, and support staff to promote inclusive education best practices.
• 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. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: 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 may 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:

• 3 years of college related credit.
• Enrolled in the final year of college teacher prep program.

Minimum Experience:

• Prefer experience working with students with and without disabilities in a multi-disciplinary setting through employment or service learning.