Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy - Crestview, FL (On-Site)

Florida Virtual School•FL - FSA - Okaloosa Youth Academy, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) provides an educational atmosphere where students can reach their full educational potential. The role focuses on remediation, acceleration, and academic growth for at-risk students, organizing and implementing instruction that supports academic success in accordance with state policies and laws. The instructor teaches assigned academic subjects to Florida Department of Juvenile Justice students in residential facilities. The position uses blended learning, including online and classroom instruction, and requires in-person service at an assigned facility. Instructors support students at residential facilities across the state, provide tutoring as directed, and may take on other academic duties established by Florida Scholars Academy leadership. Performance goals or targets may apply to all work responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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-issued Statement of Eligibility or a valid Temporary Certificate in the assigned content area.
Teaching experience in the subject area, successful completion of an FLVS instructional internship program, or current enrollment in an approved EPI or MAT program.
Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, classroom-management skills, and customer-service skills.
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
Responsibility, accountability, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic in support of school goals.
Effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills, including the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
Ability to learn and apply required and recommended computer applications to improve efficiency and consistency in workflows and instructional practices.
Ability to function effectively in a high-demand environment and support core competencies, values, and student-centered behaviors.
Daily travel to the assigned residential facility; frequent travel for meetings, training, and conferences, which may involve overnight stays.
Light physical activities and effort in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional Student Educational (ESE) Certification.
Gifted Endorsement.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement.
Reading Endorsement.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and implement engaging instructional activities in assigned subjects.
Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources to address students’ varied backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
Supervise students assigned to class; conduct roll calls and counts; and maintain attendance records.
Maintain effective record-keeping procedures and classroom order and discipline using behavior-management techniques.
Create a positive learning environment and encourage active student engagement.
Evaluate students’ progress, grade assignments and assessments according to required procedures, and counsel students on academic and behavioral progress.
Collaborate with supervisors and peers through team teaching, meetings, professional learning, and professional learning communities.
Communicate with students, parents or guardians, and internal and external stakeholders within established timelines.
Model professional and ethical standards in interactions with students, families, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Support continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement, meet course and school-wide performance goals, and demonstrate gains in student performance.
Participate in blended learning, including online and classroom instruction and interaction with students at residential facilities; report to an assigned facility.
Provide instructional tutoring as directed and in-person services at the assigned facility for students under Department of Juvenile Justice supervision.
Support other academic topics as directed by Florida Scholars Academy leadership.
Apply basic technology skills, including software applications, hardware, digital tools, and troubleshooting common issues.
Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, including meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings, and demonstrating respect for others.