Instructor Opportunties
MyDistrict Virtual School seeks instructors who are committed to providing high-quality, individualized educational opportunities for the students in participating Florida districts. The virtual setting provides students the ability to learn when and where they want. As their teacher, you will be asked to:
Support self-paced learning while providing one-on-one and small-group instructional opportunities on course topics
Return communication from students and families within 24 hours Monday-Friday
Document communications with students and families on provided platforms
Provide actionable feedback on submitted assignments within 48 hours of student submission Monday-Friday
With MyDistrict Virtual School at NEFEC, all teaching positions are part-time and do not include benefits; however, making the transition to virtual education expands an educator's skill set and connects one with students from all over Florida. An instructor with MDVS must be highly qualified in the subject area they teach online. Additionally, an online instructor position requires additional unpaid training in online facilitation and program-specific technology. All of the training will be delivered remotely and will not require travel. Finally, instructors are encouraged to attend regular professional development in online teaching strategies.
As a virtual instructor in the MyDistrict program, the instructor is the teacher of record. Each class is delivered completely online. Synchronous instruction should be offered for students who need a little "extra" help as well as for those topics that may be a bit more difficult to understand. Expect to spend 15-20 hours per week managing a classroom, contacting students and caregivers, and grading student work while providing meaningful feedback.
MyDistrict Virtual School monitors course loads carefully in order to ensure that online instructors are not given more students than can effectively be served.
If you are interested in applying for a part-time, online instructor position, please use the button below:
Requirements
Current, valid, and in-field Florida teaching certification issued by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE).
Application submitted to in-field posting.
3 or more years of classroom experience
College Board training for Advanced Placement courses.
Preference is given to teachers who have:
A Professional Certificate
Endorsements as required by FDOE
One or more years of online teaching experience using the FLVS platform
Qualifications
Instructor positions with MyDistrict Virtual School are competitive. Successful candidates are:
Subject matter experts
Tech-savvy and can quickly pick up on a variety of online tools to support teaching and learning
Proficient in using tools in the Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently with little direct supervision
Patient, compassionate and empathetic on an individual basis, but firm in educational goals
Extremely organized, attentive to details, and have excellent time management skills
Compensation
Contract instructors are paid through North East Florida Educational Consortium whose fiscal agent is Putnam County Schools. We are a part of the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Retirees can work with MDVS after:
1 Year + 1 Day: Pension Plan
6 Months + 1 Day: Investment Plan
Contract instructors are paid three times per year for each successful student completion. Checks are issued at the end of each semester (January and July) and after any summer completions (August). Instructor fees are determined by platform and workload required and will be discussed during the virtual interview.
Teaching assignments are determined by student enrollment at the discretion of MyDistrict Virtual School administration. Students are assigned during the 180-days of the school year but may extend into summer.
Requirements
Current, valid, and in-field Florida teaching certification issued by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE).
Application submitted to in-field posting.
3 or more years of classroom experience
College Board training for Advanced Placement courses.
Preference is given to teachers who have:
A Professional Certificate
Endorsements as required by FDOE
One or more years of online teaching experience using the FLVS platform
Qualifications
Instructor positions with MyDistrict Virtual School are competitive. Successful candidates are:
Subject matter experts
Tech-savvy and can quickly pick up on a variety of online tools to support teaching and learning
Proficient in using tools in the Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals suite
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently with little direct supervision
Patient, compassionate and empathetic on an individual basis, but firm in educational goals
Extremely organized, attentive to details, and have excellent time management skills
Compensation
Contract instructors are paid through North East Florida Educational Consortium whose fiscal agent is Putnam County Schools. We are a part of the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Retirees can work with MDVS after:
1 Year + 1 Day: Pension Plan
6 Months + 1 Day: Investment Plan
Contract instructors are paid three times per year for each successful student completion. Checks are issued at the end of each semester (January and July) and after any summer completions (August). Instructor fees are determined by platform and workload required and will be discussed during the virtual interview.
Teaching assignments are determined by student enrollment at the discretion of MyDistrict Virtual School administration. Students are assigned during the 180-days of the school year but may extend into summer.
Hiring Process
There are many steps to complete before a teacher is assigned students in one of the online systems. It requires the work of multiple entities following timelines that we have little control over, so please be patient if you are selected.
Step 1: Apply
Step 2: Interview
Participate in a virtual interview via video meeting.
Step 3: Selection
Once selected, you will complete an application with Putnam School District that is specifically set up to ensure that you are sent information regarding fingerprinting.
Step 4: Fingerprinting
Each contract instructor must schedule and pay for their own fingerprinting through Fieldprint. The cost of fingerprinting ranges between $60 - $75. MDVS cannot accept results or fingerprints from another company, district or organization.
Step 5: Complete Professional Development
FERPA Moodle Course
MDVS Policies and Procedures
Platform Training
Step 6: Submit Contract Instructor Documents
Letter of Agreement
W9
Copy of Certificate