Florida Virtual School Flex Elementary (Grades 3-5) Instructor Florida Certified

Florida Virtual School•FL - Home Office, FL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Instructor provides an educational atmosphere where students can fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The Instructor organizes and implements an instructional program that supports academic success in accordance with FLVS and state policies and laws. The role serves elementary students in grades 3–5 and includes online instruction, synchronous learning opportunities, and participation in blended learning that may involve classroom instruction at assigned schools. Occasional travel to schools and other work-related events may be required. The position is a 12-month role with an annual salary of $57,000. FLVS is considering applicants who reside in Florida and hold a Florida-issued teaching certification in the relevant content area. A bachelor's degree and a valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the content area are required. One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the content area.
Endorsements as required by the Florida Department of Education.
One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area.
Florida residency.
Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
Ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team.
Responsible, accountable, and self-motivated.
Strong work ethic to achieve school goals.
Effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills, including the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
Ability to learn and apply required and recommended FLVS computer applications to create efficiency and consistency in internal workflows and instructional practices.
Ability to support FLVS core competencies, values, and expectations for student-centered behaviors.

Nice To Haves

Reading Endorsement.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that contribute to meaningful student learning.
Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Deliver synchronous learning opportunities to students at least 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 that encourages students to be actively engaged in learning.
Communicate with students, parents, and internal and external professionals within established timelines.
Collaborate with peers through activities such as team teaching, meetings, staff development, communities of practice, and committees.
Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community members.
Ensure student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group, subject area, and program classification.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, schools, and colleagues.
Meet specific course and school-wide student performance goals and demonstrate gains in student performance.
Participate in research and presentations about online teaching, including activities such as authoring articles, hosting workshops, sharing information for professional growth, and student outreach.
Participate in blended learning models involving online and classroom instruction and interaction with students at 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, including meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating resources and meetings effectively and timely.
Perform other job-related duties as required.