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.

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 60 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 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.

Job Summary

The UCP Certified Tutor strives to deliver excellent instruction, support, and guidance to all students. They are driven to focus on students individual needs and excel at managing the learning process. The candidate will have strong skills in instruction with the ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new teaching platforms and High Stakes Testing Strategies.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides 1:1 or small group tutoring for assigned students.
2. Implements high stakes testing instructional strategies that stimulate learning and increase student engagement
3. Use tutoring materials as designed in the google drive.
4. Takes ownership for students academic progress and attendance by communicating high expectations and showing active interest in students achievement
5. Supports with student data collection implements appropriate intervention and enrichment lessons as needed
6. Collaborates with Interventionist/Coach regarding instruction, resources, interventions and data-driven decision making
7. Open and available to be coached on a regular basis with administrators and instructional coaches
8. Provides Interventionist/ Coach and Principal ongoing feedback regarding student performance
9. Record student data using the UCP Progress Monitoring spreadsheet in google drive
10. Performs other related duties as required as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Training: (or equivalent)

• Valid Florida’s teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years classroom teaching experience – students with and without disabilities.
• Prefer experience tutoring and/or small group instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent high stakes testing strategies to included but not limited to utilizing educational apps and software to enhance virtual lessons
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including individuals with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong expertise in Google Classroom and Google Drive