Instructor Okeechobee, FL (On-Site)

TrulyHired; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) seeks an Instructor for the Florida Scholars Academy to deliver remediation, acceleration, and academic growth for at-risk students in residential facilities across the state. The role emphasizes blended learning—online and in-person—under the supervision of DJJ and regional leaders.

You will plan engaging lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with teachers to meet school-wide goals while maintaining professional standards and timely communication with families

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area OR proof of active enrollment in a state-approved EPI or MAT program AND eligible for Florida Certificate.
• ESE Certification, preferred.
• Gifted Endorsement, preferred.
• ESOL Endorsement, preferred.
• Reading Endorsement, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging instructional activities in assigned subject(s).
• Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources for diverse learners.
• Supervise students in class and conduct attendance checks.
• Maintain accurate records and attendance.
• Maintain classroom discipline with effective behavior management.
• Provide a positive learning environment and engage students in learning.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback.
• Grade assignments and advise students on academic progress.
• Collaborate with supervisor and peers through team-teaching, meetings, and professional learning communities.
• Communicate with students, parents, and stakeholders within established timelines.
• Model professional and ethical standards with stakeholders.
• Support student growth, meeting age/subject program goals.
• Participate in blended learning (online and in-person) across residential facilities statewide; report to assigned facilities.
• Provide instructional tutoring as directed and services in person at facilities under DJJ.
• Demonstrate understanding of technology and troubleshoot common issues.
• Meet professional obligations: deadlines, schedules, resource coordination, and respect for others.
• All responsibilities may be adjusted to align with performance goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Customer service

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Work ethic

Time management

Computer literacy

Stress tolerance

Student-centered approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida Professional Teaching Certificate or EPI/MAT eligibility

ESE Certification, preferred

Gifted Endorsement, preferred

ESOL Endorsement, preferred

Reading Endorsement, preferred

Job description

Job Description

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, 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