Florida Scholars Academy Fort Myers, FL (On-Site)

Instructor Fort Myers, FL (On-Site)

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.

 

Annual Salary:

$59,850/annual

 

Location:

 Fort Myers, FL

 

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.

(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 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.)

 

Paraprofessional Fort Myers, FL (On-Site)-(New Starting Salary $36,500)

The Position:

Position General Summary:

The Paraprofessional, Florida Scholars Academy is a valued member of the educational team, providing essential support to instructors, instructional leaders, and students within the juvenile justice system. This role involves working closely with instructors, school counselors, and facility providers to create a positive and inclusive learning environment, assisting in classroom management, and providing individualized support to students.

 

Essential Position Functions:

• Deliver feedback to students which contributes to a climate where they are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

• Maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures in accordance with state statues.

• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process; provide small group and/or individual instruction to students as needed.

• Facilitate incoming parent questions and provide responses in a timely manner by conducting necessary research.

• Assume responsibility for meeting their grading assignments as set forth by the Instructional Leader.

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

• Serve as an instructional facilitator in the absence of an Instructor, Florida Scholars Academy at the discretion of the Instructional Leader.

• Compile and organize notes, documents, and other relevant materials from instructional staff to present at meetings (i.e. treatment sessions, virtual transition, and community re-entry team meetings); attend the meetings.

• Assist with student intake and exit processes, proctoring exams, and monitoring student progress.

• Support other academic related topics established at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools, Florida Scholars Academy, Regional Director, Florida Scholars Academy, or Instructional Leader, Florida Scholars Academy.

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of basic technology, including software applications, hardware, and navigating digital tools, with the ability to effectively apply them to daily tasks and troubleshoot common issues.

• 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:

• Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college, two years of education from an accredited college or passing of any of the following examinations: CLAST (College Level Academic Skills Test), ETS Praxis Parapro, or another state-approved test, or equivalent years of experience

 

Experience:

• One year of relevant experience

• Prior experience working with special needs students, preferred

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.)