Virtual K-12th ESE Teacher

About Us   The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida is a K–12 tuition-free online public school serving students statewide. At VPA Florida, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to be understood and inspired through a customized learning path that includes live interactive sessions and personalized teacher support. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development. ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods.   Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.   Eligibility: Open to residents of Florida About the Opportunity   Serve as the teacher of record and primary instructor in all core content areas and grade levels  Relentlessly work to meet all goals related to student achievement and culture as well as state specific academic accountability goals  Deliver highly effective live lessons via web conference based on student need, rooted in research-based instructional practices  Complete course set up for each course within the Learning Management System  Monitor student progress in asynchronous courses and provide feedback/grade assignments daily  Track and maintain contact with each student  Collaborate with Principal to create and deliver Progress Reports of Students  Review student level data frequently to inform instructional program adjustments  Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students  Utilize research-based best practices in both synchronous and asynchronous instruction  Create a joyful, caring, and loving classroom environment for all students  Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices into daily lessons and interactions with students, parents, and colleagues  Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms, inside the classroom and beyond  Communicate regularly with families regarding the academic and social-emotional growth of their child  Incorporate 21st century technology skills into daily classroom practice and team settings  Participate in the planning and implementation of non-instructional activities such as social events and field trips and attend these events in person  Collaborate and communicate effectively, humbly, and respectfully with all colleagues  Travel to support required face-to-face state testing annually  Perform other duties as assigned  About You   Current State teaching license in appropriate content area  Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards  Preferred two years’ experience teaching  High level of comfort working in a growth-focused coaching environment based on frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring  High quality written and verbal communication skills  High proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook  Ability to properly manage confidential information  Ability to stand for up to 90 minutes at a time  Ability to supervise students in all school settings  Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks  Experience working in a multi-cultural setting preferred  About Us   “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder  ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.  We offer the following benefits:  Life benefits – time & peace of mind   Paid time off  Retirement contributions  Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance  Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)  Discounted childcare at  Early Learning Academies  locations  Health benefits – stay well & thrive   Medical, dental, and vision insurance  Employee Assistance Program  Voluntary short-term disability insurance  Voluntary long-term disability insurance  Career benefits – keep growing   Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY   It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.