Florida Virtual School Flex Elementary Grade 1 Instructor Florida Certified

At this time, FLVS is only considering Florida residents who possess a teaching certification issued by the State of Florida within the content area specified below. PLEASE NOTE: Your application will expire one year from the time of submission. Please feel free to apply to any other positions for which you may qualify.

Our team members enjoy competitive salaries, a well-rounded benefits package, generous paid time off (including 25 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

09-28-2026

Job Title:

Florida Virtual School Flex Elementary Grade 1 Instructor Florida Certified

Contract Type:

12 Month

Annual Salary:

Instructor ‐ 12 Month ($57,000/annual)

Location:

Remote Office or School Based Facility as assigned

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 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.

Essential Position Functions:

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

Deliver synchronous learning opportunities to students a minimum of two days per week

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 is 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 includes both on-line 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 demonstrate respect for others

All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established

(These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required.)

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in content area

Endorsements as required by Florida Department of Education

Reading Endorsement preferred

Experience:

One year successful teaching experience within subject area required

Knowledge, abilities and skills:

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 expectation for student-centered behaviors

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Team member carries out essential job functions with accuracy, engages in ongoing and relevant professional learning, applies new knowledge effectively, and demonstrates mastery of job-specific skills

PRODUCTIVITY

Team member produces high quality work, meets organizational and departmental deadlines, balances multiple responsibilities, manages time effectively, and seeks ways to improve processes and productivity

COMMUNICATION

Team member communicates clearly in written and verbal formats, collaborates effectively, demonstrates professionalism in all interactions, exhibits strong interpersonal skills, and contributes to a positive team and professional community

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Team member addresses the needs of internal and external customers, analyzes problems effectively, contributes to innovative solutions, seeks opportunities for improvement, and successfully adapts to change

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

• •Frequency of travel: Occasional travel may be required to various schools as daily work locations, as well as lab visits, meetings, trainings, and conferences; assigned locations will 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.)