Curriculum & Instruction Specialist - Autism
Must hold a certificate issued by Florida Department of Education.
The certificate status must be active.
Description
The CIS-Autism works in collaboration with the UCP Consortium Education Leadership Team, UCP Administrators and educators and Behavior Team. The objective is to develop the capacity of instructional leaders and educators in delivering, promoting, and supporting effective and innovative instruction to support students with autism and other behavior disabilities to increase academic achievement for each student. Strong previous experience working in a classroom for students with autism required as well as experience supporting teachers/students and curriculum knowledge.
This is an 11 month position.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and support the implementation of a consortium plan for innovative Autism/ESE Behavior Classrooms. Develop and implement quality, research-based professional development programs for students with autism for campus leadership, faculty, and staff. Provide technical assistance and support to teachers and campus administrators by interpreting and analyzing student achievement data, assisting with program planning, and providing feedback concerning math/science curriculum implementation. Conducts classroom observations to help identify strengths and areas of growth related to instruction and program implementation using UCPs instructional coaching cycle. Works alongside participating teachers, coaches, teacher leaders and principals modeling effective classroom practices, observing instruction, and facilitating reflection to promote student learning. Provides support and training in standards-based lesson planning. Assists in collaboration of curriculum writing in ELA/Writing. Make recommendations on Autism curricula initiatives/purchases. Assist with grant writing/reporting as needed. 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 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 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.