Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy - St. Augustine, FL (On-Site)

FLVS; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 50,873 - 68,828; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) seeks an Instructor for the Florida Scholars Academy in St. Augustine, FL. The role involves teaching in a residential facility under DJJ supervision, delivering accredited instruction, and supporting at‑risk students to achieve academic growth.

Requires a Florida teaching certificate or active enrollment in approved programs. Responsibilities include planning lessons, supervising students, maintaining records, collaborating with staff, and communicating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area OR active enrollment with eligibility for temporary certificate
• ESOL/ESE/Gifted endorsements preferred
• Teaching experience in subject area or FLVS internship/program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging instructional activities for assigned subjects
• Adapt resources for students with varied backgrounds and needs
• Supervise and manage classroom, including attendance records
• Collaborate with supervisor and peers in professional learning communities
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and stakeholders on timelines
• Provide instructional services in person at the assigned facility

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Customer service

Digital platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Florida Professional Teaching Certificate

Endorsements preferred (ESE/ESOL/Gifted)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS platforms

Job description

Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 12 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.

Job Posting End Date: Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on 07-31-2026 job title Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy - St. Augustine, FL (On-Site) Contract Type: Employee Annual Salary: $59,850/annual Location: FL - FSA - ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH ACADEMY

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.

Position General Summary

The Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy (FSA) provides an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to reach their full educational potential. The Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy exhibits a passion for, and dedication to, the remediation, acceleration, and academic growth of at‑risk students. This position organizes and implements an instructional program resulting in students achieving academic success in accordance with state policies and laws. This position is responsible for teaching assigned academic subjects in residential facilities for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice students.

Essential Position Functions

• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging instructional activities in assigned subject(s) 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.
• Be responsible for the supervision of students assigned to the class.
• Conduct roll calls, counts, and maintains attendance records.
• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Ensure that order and discipline are maintained in the classroom using effective classroom behavior management techniques.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Evaluate students and make determinations as to overall progress.
• Grade student assignments and assessments and follows all grading procedures.
• Counsel and advise students regarding their academic and behavioral progress.
• Collaborate with supervisor and peers to enhance the instructional environment for students by participating in activities which include, but are not limited to, team teaching, meetings, professional learning, and professional learning communities.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and internal and external stakeholders within established timelines.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that student's 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/guardians, colleagues, and other stakeholders measured by district/school survey results.
• Meet specific course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance.
• Participate in blended learning models, which includes both on‑line and classroom instruction and interaction with students at various residential facilities across the state; required to report to an assigned facility.
• Provide instructional tutoring as directed.
• Provide services in person at the assigned facility to meet the needs of students under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
• Support any other academic related topic established at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools, Florida Scholars Academy, Regional Director, Florida Scholars Academy, or Instructional Leader, Florida Scholars Academy.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of basic technology, including software applications, hardware, and navigating digital tools, with the ability to effectively apply them to daily tasks and troubleshoot common issues.
• 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 from an accredited college/university
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area assigned 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 content area assigned
• Exceptional Student Educational (ESE) Certification, preferred; Gifted Endorsement, preferred; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement, preferred; Reading Endorsement, preferred
• Experience: Teaching experience within subject area OR successful completion of an FLVS instructional internship program OR current enrollment in an approved EPI or MAT program
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web‑related technologies
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate 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 computer applications to create efficiency and consistency in internal workflows and instructional practices
• Ability to function effectively in a high demand environment
• Demonstrated ability to successfully support core competencies, values, and expectation 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: Daily travel is required to the assigned residential facility.
• Frequent travel is required for meetings, training, and conferences; location may 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.)

About Florida Virtual School

We believe people thrive when they’re given freedom, trust, and the opportunity to make a difference. That’s why we empower our talented instructors and dedicated support staff with something unique—equal parts flexibility and support. With opportunities at Florida Virtual School, FlexPoint, and Florida Scholars Academy, we inspire students to believe the sky’s the limit and support schools across the nation.

Our Commitment

At Florida Virtual School (FLVS) and FlexPoint we value our dedicated team of instructors and support staff. Our values of excellence, innovation, community, balance, and communication create a work environment in which everyone feels confident and appreciated. Our organization and team members do more than just talk about our values; we live them and rely on them to be the foundation of everything we do.

Veteran Preference

We Value Veterans Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, sets forth certain requirements for public employers to accord preferences, in appointment, retention, and promotion, to certain veterans and certain family members of eligible veterans who are Florida residents. The relevant portions of the law apply to “the state and its political subdivisions.” School districts are subject to the requirements of Chapter295 and preference will be given accordingly.