Virtual High School English Teacher

ACCEL Schools•Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida, FL

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. The school provides a customized learning path with live interactive sessions and personalized teacher support. Although instruction takes place virtually, the role requires travel and in-person attendance several times per year for state testing and student events. Applicants must be Florida residents. The teacher serves as teacher of record and primary instructor, delivers live and asynchronous instruction, monitors and grades student work, tracks progress, and communicates with students and families. The role includes collaborating with the Principal and colleagues, adapting instruction using student data, supporting school culture and students’ social-emotional development, and participating in in-person school activities.

Requirements

Current state teaching license in the appropriate content area.
Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards.
High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment involving frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
High-quality written and verbal communication skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook.
Ability to properly manage confidential information.
Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time.
Ability to supervise students in all school settings.
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks.
Must be a Florida resident.

Nice To Haves

Two years of teaching experience preferred.
Experience working in a multicultural setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in core content areas and grade levels.
Work toward student achievement, school culture, and state academic accountability goals.
Deliver effective live lessons via web conference using research-based instructional practices and responding to student needs.
Set up courses in the Learning Management System.
Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback and grades on assignments daily.
Track and maintain contact with each student.
Collaborate with the Principal to create and deliver student progress reports.
Review student-level data frequently and adjust instruction accordingly.
Differentiate instruction to meet students’ needs.
Use research-based practices in synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
Create a joyful, caring, and supportive classroom environment.
Integrate culturally responsive teaching into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues.
Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms in and beyond the classroom.
Communicate regularly with families about students’ academic and social-emotional growth.
Incorporate 21st-century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings.
Participate in planning and implementing non-instructional activities, including social events and field trips, and attend these events in person.
Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with colleagues.
Travel to support required in-person state testing annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.