Florida Virtual School Flex Forensic Science Instructor Florida Certified

Florida Virtual School•FL - Home Office, FL

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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 intended to support student academic success in accordance with FLVS and state policies and laws. The position supports FLVS’s mission to equip students for success through effective digital learning delivered on an intuitive online platform. The role includes online instruction and participation in blended learning models that combine online and classroom instruction and interaction with students at schools and districts across Florida. The Instructor may be required to report to an assigned school and may be responsible for instructional tutoring. Work is performed from a remote office or an assigned school-based facility. Occasional travel to schools, labs, meetings, trainings, and conferences may be required, potentially including overnight stays. Applicants must be Florida residents and possess a Florida teaching certification in the specified content area, subject to the listed alternative qualification of enrollment in an approved EPI or MAT program with a valid Florida Statement of Eligibility or Temporary Certificate. The position is a 12-month instructor role with an annual salary of $57,000. The application deadline is November 9, 2026.

Requirements

Florida resident.
Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the assigned content area, or active enrollment in a state-approved EPI or MAT program and either a valid Florida state-issued Statement of Eligibility or valid Temporary Certificate in the assigned content area.
Endorsements as required by the Florida Department of Education.
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 and commitment to achieving 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 support 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

Three years of teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that promote meaningful student learning.
Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varied backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and propose improvements.
Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
Provide a positive environment that encourages active student engagement 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 in interactions with students, parents, peers, and community members.
Ensure student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for the age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, schools, and colleagues, as measured by FLVS district/school survey results.
Meet course-specific 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 events.
Participate in blended learning models involving online and classroom instruction and interaction with students at schools and districts across the state; report to an assigned school if required.
Provide instructional tutoring if assigned.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, including meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in a timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
Perform other job-related duties as required and meet established performance goals and/or targets.