Florida Virtual School Flex Forensic Science Instructor Florida Certified

Florida Virtual School; Lorida (FL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Florida Virtual School seeks a qualified Forensic Science Instructor with a Florida teaching certificate to deliver engaging online instruction. The role may be remote or based at a school facility as assigned, and requires adherence to district policies and state laws.

The instructor will align with Florida standards, assess student progress, and participate in ongoing professional development. Collaboration with peers and communities of practice is expected to support diverse learners across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area OR active enrollment in approved program with valid eligibility/temporary certificate.
• Endorsements required by Florida Department of Education.
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with peers through team teaching, meetings, and professional development.
• Model professional and ethical standards with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Build cooperative relationships with students, parents, schools, and communities.

Skills

Internet literacy

Independent work

Collaboration

Professional work ethic

FLVS applications

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Florida Professional Teaching Certificate

Endorsements as required

Three years teaching experience preferred

Job description

At this time, FLVS is only considering Florida residents who possess a teaching certification issued by the State of Florida within the content area specified below. PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave), and an array of professional development opportunities. We’re always looking to add to our team of more than 3,000 dedicated professionals who are leading online education worldwide with transformative digital solutions – personalized to every student.

Florida Virtual School Flex Forensic Science Instructor Florida Certified Contract Type

Remote Office or School Based Facility as assigned

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 Instructor organizes and implements an instructional program that results in students achieving academic success in accordance with FLVS and state policies and laws.

• Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs
• 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
• 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
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

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
• Three years’ teaching experience, preferred

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
• Work independently with little direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team
• Demonstrated strong work ethic to achieve school goals
• Ability to learn and apply all required and recommended FLVS computer applications to create efficiency and consistency in internal workflows and instructional practices
• 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
• 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
• 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

• Location: Remote Office or School-Based Facility as assigned
• 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.)