Florida Scholars Academy Instructor Ocala, FL; On-Site

Position

Florida Scholars Academy Instructor - Ocala, FL (On‑Site)

Our Mission is to equip students for success by developing and delivering highly effective digital learning through an intuitive online platform. The Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy provides an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to reach their full educational potential, organizing and implementing an instructional program that enables students to achieve academic success in accordance with state policies and laws.

• 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 students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Supervise students assigned to the class; conduct roll calls, counts, and maintain attendance records.
• Maintain effective and efficient record‑keeping procedures.
• Ensure 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 follow all grading procedures.
• Counsel and advise students regarding their academic and behavioral progress.
• Collaborate with supervisor and peers to enhance the instructional environment through team teaching, meetings, 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 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/guardians, colleagues, and other stakeholders, as measured by district/school survey results.
• Meet specific course and school‑wide student performance goals and demonstrate gains in student performance.
• Participate in blended learning models, which include both online 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 and service in person at the assigned facility to meet the needs of students under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
• Support any other academic topic established at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools, Florida Scholars Academy, Regional Director, or Instructional Leader.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of basic technology, including software applications, hardware, and navigating digital tools, with the ability to apply them to daily tasks and troubleshoot common issues.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings, and demonstrating respect for others.
• All work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and/or targets established.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in the assigned content area or proof of active enrollment in a state‑approved EPI or MAT program and either a valid Florida state‑issued Statement of Eligibility or a valid Temporary Certificate in the assigned content area.
• Exceptional Student Educational (ESE) Certification, preferred.
• Gifted Endorsement, preferred.
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement, preferred.
• Reading Endorsement, preferred.
• Teaching experience within the subject area, successful completion of an FLVS instructional internship program, or current enrollment in an approved EPI or MAT program.
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and web‑related technologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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