Instructional Coach/Interventionist

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

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.

Job Summary: (Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required)

The Instructional Coach works directly with teachers, administrators, and parents in coordinating the education delivery utilizing an in person coaching framework and provides technical assistance to ensure a continuum of service options with the UCP model framework. This position is an on-campus position.

Strong working knowledge of research based best practices in ELA, Reading, and Mathematics. Ability to effectively and successfully apply research-based practices in classroom lesson modeling for instructional support. Strong understanding of student assessment and progress monitoring protocols as well as State of Florida assessment and student growth expectations. Ability to accurately collect, choose, and analyze student data to determine appropriate areas and strategies for academic instructional pathways. Act as an “expert” in student achievement and instruction to provide recommendations to Consortium leadership regarding effective programs, assessments, intervention plans, technology support, teacher needs, and professional development. Maintain, and assist teachers in maintaining, comprehensive documentation of student academic needs and progress. Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead the MTSS Team (i.e. instructional data meetings), oversee data collection, assist in developing intervention plans, provide technical assistance to teachers/other faculty and identify/coordinate professional development. Ensures Implementation of evidence-based practices occurs. Ensures Integrity (fidelity) of the instructional practice is monitored; coaches and provides feedback that informs action toward implementation integrity. Model demonstration lessons, facilitate co-teaching, and engage in curriculum development focused on standards-based instruction. Keep abreast of best practices/developments in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and provide leadership in determining their appropriateness (and implementing if appropriate) for inclusion in UCP’s educational program. Planning and conducting professional learning activities that focus on the use of reading instruction/intervention to enhance student achievement Facilitate collaborative instructional planning. Collaborate with teachers to integrate research-based methodologies into the classroom.