Middle Grades Comprehensive Science Instructor job at Florida Virtual School in FL

Florida Virtual School; United States; Remote; 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 Flex Middle Grades Comprehensive Science Instructor Florida Certified is a 12‑month, remote-friendly teaching role with a $57,000 annual salary. Remote Office or School Based Facility as assigned.

The Instructor will plan and deliver engaging online science instruction, assess student progress, collaborate with peers, and communicate with families while meeting school-wide performance goals and Florida state requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area required.
• Endorsements as required by Florida DOE.
• Three years’ teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that engage students.
• Identify and adapt instructional resources for diverse learning needs.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and propose improvements.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping procedures.
• Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues within established timelines.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical standards in dealings with students and staff.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Time management

Digital learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Florida Professional Teaching Certificate

Endorsements as required by Florida DOE

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Title: Florida Virtual School Flex Middle Grades Comprehensive Science Instructor Florida Certified

Location: FL - Home

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.

Job Title

Florida Virtual School Flex Middle Grades Comprehensive Science Instructor Florida Certified

Contract Type

12 Month

Annual Salary

Instructor‑ 12 Month ($57,000/annual)

Location

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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:

• 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.)