Florida Virtual School Full Time Middle Grades World History Instructor Florida Certified 10 Month

About the position

The Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is seeking a dedicated and passionate Full-Time Middle Grades World History Instructor who is certified by the State of Florida. This position is designed for individuals who are committed to providing an educational atmosphere that fosters intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth among students. The Instructor will be responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that aligns with FLVS and state policies, ensuring that students achieve academic success. The role requires a proactive approach to planning, preparing, and implementing instructional activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences. In this position, the Instructor will identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources to cater to the diverse needs of students, including those with varying backgrounds and learning styles. The Instructor will also assist in assessing curricular needs and propose plans for improvement. Maintaining effective record-keeping procedures is essential, as is creating a positive environment that encourages student engagement in the learning process. Communication with students, parents, and other professionals is crucial, and collaboration with peers will enhance the instructional environment through team teaching and participation in various committees. The Instructor will be expected to model professional and ethical standards, ensure continuous student growth and achievement, and meet specific performance goals. Participation in research and presentations about online teaching is also a key aspect of the role, which may include authoring articles and hosting workshops. The position may require occasional travel to various schools for instructional tutoring and participation in blended learning models, which combine online and classroom instruction. Overall, the Instructor will play a vital role in delivering high-quality digital learning and supporting students in their educational journey.

Responsibilities
?? Plan, prepare, and implement instructional activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
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?? Identify, select, create, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
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?? Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
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?? Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
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?? Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
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?? Communicate with students, parents, and internal and external professionals within established timelines.
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?? Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment for students through team teaching and participation in various committees.
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?? Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community members.
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?? Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
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?? Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, schools, and colleagues.
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?? Meet specific course and school-wide student performance goals and demonstrate gains in student performance.
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?? Participate in research and presentations about online teaching, including authoring articles and hosting workshops.
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?? Participate in blended learning models, which includes both online and classroom instruction and interaction with students at various schools and districts across the state.
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?? Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, such as meeting deadlines and coordinating resources.

Requirements
?? Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field.
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?? Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area assigned or proof of active enrollment in a state-approved EPI or MAT program with a valid Florida state-issued Statement of Eligibility or valid Temporary Certificate in content area assigned.
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?? Endorsements as required by Florida Department of Education.
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?? One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area or successful completion of an FLVS instructional internship program or current enrollment in an approved EPI or MAT program.
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?? Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies.
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?? Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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?? Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
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?? Demonstrated ability to collaborate on group projects and work as part of a team.
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?? Responsible, accountable, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
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?? Effective prioritizing, organizing, and time-management skills; ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
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?? Ability to learn and apply all required and recommended FLVS computer applications.

Nice-to-haves
?? Experience with online teaching methodologies.
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?? Familiarity with blended learning models.
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?? Participation in professional development related to digital education.

Benefits
?? Competitive salaries
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?? Generous paid time off including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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?? Professional development opportunities

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