Florida Virtual School Flex Agriscience Foundations 1 Instructor Florida Certified

TrulyHired; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

FLVS is seeking an Instructor to deliver engaging online instruction across Florida. The role focuses on creating a supportive educational atmosphere and guiding students toward academic success in line with FLVS policies and state laws.

Responsibilities include planning and implementing lessons, collaborating with colleagues, maintaining records, communicating with families, participating in blended learning when required, and upholding professional and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area OR proof of active enrollment in a state-approved EPI/MAT program AND either a valid Florida certificate or temporary certificate.
• Endorsements as required by Florida DOE.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities to engage students.
• Identify and adapt resources for diverse learners.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and propose improvements.
• Maintain record-keeping procedures.
• Create a positive learning environment and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with peers through team teaching and meetings.
• Model professional and ethical standards with students and staff.
• Ensure growth and achievement aligns with age group and program.

Skills

Internet/web technologies

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Time management

Adaptability to FLVS apps

Student-centered mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida Professional Teaching Certificate or eligible

Florida Endorsements as required

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform.

FLVS does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Instructor provides an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The Instructor organizes and implements an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with FLVS and state policies and laws.

Essential Position Functions:

• 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 the 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 the instructional environment for students by participating in activities which include, but are not limited to, team teaching, meetings, staff development, communities of practice, and various committees
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community members
• Ensure that 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 measured by FLVS district/school survey results
• Meet specific course and school-wide student performance goals
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• Participate in research and presentations about online teaching; this may include activities such as, authoring articles, hosting workshops, sharing of information for professional growth, and student outreach events and activities
• Participate in blended learning models, which include both online and classroom instruction and interaction with students at various 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 such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area assigned OR proof of active enrollment in a stated-approved EPI or MAT program AND either a valid Florida state-issued Statement of Eligibility OR valid Temporary Certificate in content area assigned
• Endorsements as required by Florida Department of Education

Experience:

• Three years' teaching experience, preferred

Knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team
• Must be responsible, accountable and self-motivated
• Demonstrated strong work ethic to achieve school goals
• Display effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills; ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Ability to learn and apply all required and recommended FLVS computer applications to create efficiency and consistency in internal workflows and instructional practices
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support the FLVS core competencies, values, and expectations for student-centered behaviors

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Team member carries out essential job functions with accuracy, engages in ongoing and relevant professional learning, applies new knowledge effectively, and demonstrates mastery of job-specific skills

PRODUCTIVITY

Team member produces high quality work, meets organizational and departmental deadlines, balances multiple responsibilities, manages time effectively, and seeks ways to improve processes and productivity

COMMUNICATION

Team member communicates clearly in written and verbal formats, collaborates effectively, demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, exhibits strong interpersonal skills, and contributes to a positive team and professional community

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Team member addresses the needs of internal and external customers, analyzes problems effectively, contributes to innovative solutions, seeks opportunities for improvement, and successfully adapts to change

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• Frequency of travel: Occasional travel may be required to various schools as daily work locations, as well as lab visits, meetings, trainings, and conferences; assigned locations will vary, and may require overnight stays
• Light physical activities and efforts required working in an office environment

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)