Instructor On-Site Job

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.

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

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.)

Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave

Florida Virtual School is the operating education service provider for the Florida Scholars Academy, a unified education system for students assigned to a Florida Department of Juvenile Justice residential commitment program. Through an online and in-person blended environment, Florida Scholars Academy provides an individualized educational pathway to help students achieve a high school or high school equivalency diploma, industry-recognized credential of value to start their career, and/or enroll in a postsecondary program of study at a Florida college, university, or technical college. We inspire students, providing them with a path forward. Ready to make a difference? Join our team.