Florida Scholars Academy Instructor Kissimmee, FL (On-Site)

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Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 12 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 Posting End Date:

Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on

06-26-2025

Job Title:

Florida Scholars Academy Instructor Kissimmee, FL (On-Site)

Contract Type:

Employee

Annual Salary:

$59,850/annual

Location:

FL - FSA - KISSIMMEE YOUTH ACADEMY

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.

The Position:

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.

Essential Position Functions:

• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging instructional activities in assigned subject(s) 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.

• Be responsible for the supervision of students assigned to the class.

• Conduct roll calls, counts, and maintains attendance records.

• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

• Ensure that order and discipline are maintained in the classroom using effective classroom behavior management techniques.

• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

• Evaluate students and make determinations as to overall progress.

• Grade student assignments and assessments and follows all grading procedures. Counsel and advise students regarding their academic and behavioral progress.

• Collaborate with supervisor and peers to enhance the instructional environment for students by participating in activities which include, but are not limited to, team teaching, meetings, professional learning, and professional learning communities.

• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, and internal and external stakeholders within established timelines.

• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

• Ensure that student's 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/guardians, colleagues, and other stakeholders measured by district/school survey results.

• Meet specific course and school-wide student performance goals.

• Demonstrate gains in student performance.

• Participate in blended learning models, which includes both on-line and classroom instruction and interaction with students at various residential facilities across the state; required to report to an assigned facility.

• Provide instructional tutoring as directed.

• Provide  services in person at the assigned facility to meet the needs of students under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).  

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