Instructor - Social Studies 12 Month

FLVS; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is seeking a Social Studies Instructor for a 12-month contract to deliver engaging online instruction to students. The role emphasizes building an effective digital learning environment and aligning to FLVS policies and state laws.

Candidates must hold a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the appropriate content area and have teaching experience. The position includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area assigned or active enrollment in approved EPI or MAT with eligible certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities for meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify and modify instructional resources for diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Maintain records and communicate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment across schools.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida Teaching Certificate

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.

• competitive salaries
• well-rounded benefits package
• generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
• 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 09-27-2026

Job Title: Instructor - Social Studies

12 Month Contract Type: 12 Month

Annual Salary: Instructor- 12 Month ($57,000/annual)

Location: -

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

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

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.)

Why join Florida Virtual School?

Whether you're part of our instructional staff, working with students on a personal, one-on-one basis to push students toward success, or one of our support staff members who work tirelessly to ensure the FLVS journey is the cutting-edge experience you'd expect from the industry leader, all of us at FLVS work with a common commitment in mind – the student is at the center of every decision we make.

FLVS employees are passionate about delivering a high-quality, technology-based education that provides the skills and knowledge students need for success.

We're always looking to add to our team of over 2,000 dedicated professionals working across the state of Florida to transform education worldwide.