Florida Virtual School Full-Time Elementary Spanish Instructor Florida Certified - 10 Month

Florida Virtual School

1d•$47,500•Remote

About The Position

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is seeking a Florida Certified, Full-Time Elementary Spanish Instructor for a 10-month contract. At this time, FLVS is only considering Florida residents who possess a teaching certification issued by the State of Florida within the content area specified. Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities. We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student. The Instructor provides an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The Instructor organizes and implements an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with FLVS and state policies and laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area
Endorsements as required by Florida Department of Education
One year successful teaching experience within subject area required
Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Work independently with little direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team
Must be responsible, accountable and self-motivated
Demonstrated strong work ethic to achieve school goals
Display effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills; ability to meet aggressive deadlines
Ability to learn and apply all required and recommended FLVS computer applications to create efficiency and consistency in internal workflows and instructional practices
Demonstrated ability to successfully support the FLVS core competencies, values, and expectation for student-centered behaviors

Nice To Haves

Reading Endorsement preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
Identify, select, create and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
Deliver synchronous learning opportunities to students a minimum of two days per week
Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement
Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures
Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
Communicate with students, parents, and internal and external professionals within established timelines
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment for students by participating in activities which include, but are not limited to, team teaching, meetings, staff development, communities of practice, and various committees
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community members
Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, schools, and colleagues measured by FLVS district/school survey results
Meet specific course and school-wide student performance goals
Demonstrate gains in student performance
Participate in research and presentations about online teaching; this may include activities such as, authoring articles, hosting workshops, sharing of information for professional growth, and student outreach events and activities
Participate in blended learning models, which includes both on-line and classroom instruction and interaction with students at various schools and districts across the state; may be required to report to an assigned school
May be responsible for instructional tutoring
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established