Florida Virtual School Flex Environmental Science Instructor Florida Certified

Florida Virtual School•FL - Home Office, FL

5d•$57,000•Remote

About The Position

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is seeking Florida residents with a valid Florida teaching certification in Environmental Science to join their team. This is a remote position with a 12-month contract. FLVS is a leader in online education, providing personalized digital learning solutions to students worldwide. The organization is committed to equipping students for success through an intuitive online platform and does not discriminate in its programs or employment practices. The instructor will be responsible for creating an educational atmosphere that fosters student growth and academic success in accordance with FLVS and state policies. This role involves planning and implementing instructional activities, identifying and modifying resources, maintaining record-keeping, and fostering a positive learning environment. Collaboration with peers, parents, and professionals is essential, as is modeling professional and ethical standards. The instructor will be expected to meet student performance goals and may participate in research and presentations about online teaching. Blended learning models may require interaction with students at various schools across the state, and occasional travel may be necessary. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the assigned content area, or enrollment in a state-approved program with appropriate temporary certification. Three years of teaching experience is preferred. Candidates must possess operational knowledge of the internet and web technologies, strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and be responsible, accountable, and self-motivated. Effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills are crucial, as is the ability to learn and apply FLVS computer applications. The company values excellence, innovation, community, balance, and communication, and offers a competitive salary, benefits package, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area assigned OR proof of active enrollment in a stated-approved EPI or MAT program AND either a valid Florida state-issued Statement of Eligibility OR valid Temporary Certificate in content area assigned
Endorsements as required by Florida Department of Education
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 expectations for student-centered behaviors

Nice To Haves

Three years’ teaching experience

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
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 are 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 include both online 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 demonstrating respect for others
All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established