Florida Virtual School Flex High School English Instructor Florida Certified

Florida Virtual School•FL - Home Office, FL

22h

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 position supports FLVS’s mission to equip students for success by developing and delivering effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform. The role may involve blended learning with 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. Occasional travel to schools, labs, meetings, trainings, and conferences may be required, potentially including overnight stays. The position is listed as a 12-month role with an annual salary of $57,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the assigned content area, or proof of 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.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team.
Responsible, accountable, and self-motivated.
Strong work ethic in 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 create efficiency and consistency in internal workflows and instructional practices.
Demonstrated ability to support FLVS core competencies, values, and expectations for student-centered behaviors.
Must be a Florida resident and hold a teaching certification issued by the State of Florida in the specified content area, as stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Three years of teaching experience (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 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 students’ instructional environment through activities including 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 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 or school survey results.
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 events and activities.
Participate in blended learning models involving online and classroom instruction and interaction with students at various 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 effectively and in a timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
Perform other job-related duties as required.