[Hiring] High School Spanish Instructor @Florida Virtual School

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description 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. • 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 Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree • 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 • Endorsements as required by Florida Department of Education • Three years’ teaching experience, preferred Requirements • 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 Benefits • Competitive salaries • Well-rounded benefits package • Generous paid time off (including 25 holidays, vacation, and sick leave) • Array of professional development opportunities Apply tot his job

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