OCVS Teacher Requirements/Expectations
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Highly qualified in subject area and valid Florida teaching certificate.
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Instructors will establish weekly office hours during which students and parents may contact them by phone and email.
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Minimum of 7.5 hours per week time commitment within the hours of 8:00am- 8:00pm (at least one night a week, 6-8pm).
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Available and willing to meet face-to-face with students and parents/guardians as needed.
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Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-based technologies.
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Strong communication skills – written, oral, telephone, e-mail.
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Computer with high speed Internet connection.
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Publishable telephone line with message capability.
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Completion of individual on-line and face-to-face training.
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Attend mandatory faculty meetings during and/or after school hours throughout the year.
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Participate in professional development sessions offered throughout the year
Profile of a Successful OCVS Online Teacher
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently
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Works well as part of a team
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Self-motivated
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Strong work ethic
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Effective multi-tasking and time management skills
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Fluent in technology use
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Interested in the individual student
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Enjoys working one-on-one with students
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Ability to motivate and coach others
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Comfortable facilitating a curriculum designed by others
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Knowledgeable in content area
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Enjoys change and thrives on challenges
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Basic understanding of virtual schooling environments
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Attend mandatory FLVS and/or Canvas trainings
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Flexible Schedule
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Ability to conduct online sessions/Live Lessons
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Respond as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher and administration inquiries via phone and/or email during regular work weeks
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Proactively tracks student academic progress and attendance
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Conduct face-to-face meetings as needed with parents/guardians and students to assess student progress, learning style, and any other academic, social, or developmental issues
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Participate and actively attend Open House and Orientation events for new families
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Discuss student academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents
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Participate in professional developments
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Attend all in-person and/or online meetings, as scheduled
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