VIRTUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Orenda Education; Georgetown (TX); Remote; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Special Education Stipend $200

Job summary

Orenda Education seeks a Virtual Special Education Teacher to provide services to Open ED students remotely. The role includes ARD paperwork, attending ARD meetings, and fulfilling all duties of the Special Education teacher as prescribed by the ARD committee.

You will collaborate with staff, implement behavioral plans, and ensure services align with IEPs, using technology to enhance learning and communication with families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching special education students and education trends.
• Ability to develop IEPs and collaborate with ARD committees.
• Strong behavior management and data-driven decision making.
• Experience completing ARD paperwork and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement special education supports and curriculum.
• Develop IEPs based on student needs.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs in ARD process.
• Use varied instructional strategies and technology to support learning.
• Maintain student progress reports and communicate with parents.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

AR D process knowledge

Behavior support

IEP implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Texas Special Education EC-12

Reading Academy Training

Job description

VIRTUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Orenda Education Orenda Charter Schools - Georgetown, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5934170

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Join the Orenda Education Team

Important Notice: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Orenda Education does not sponsor, nor does it assume sponsorship for, employment visas.

JOB TITLE: VIRTUAL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

SUPERVISES: NA

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION

SALARY RANGE: $57,000 - $70,222 Annually

DAYS WORK: 187 A

LOCATION: REMOTE

STIPEND: SIGN ON SPECIAL EDUCATION STIPEND $2000

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide virtual special education services for Open ED students. They will also be completing ARD paperwork, attend ARD's and all other duties of the Special Education teacher.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods from recommendations made by the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee.
• Work closely with related service personnel and classroom teachers to ensure that services and modifications for students with disabilities are implemented.
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans in accordance with assessment and ARD committee recommendations.
• Participate in ARD committee meetings.
• Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Prepares and provides instruction as outlined in the student's IEP.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other staff members to develop IEPs through the ARD committee process for each student assigned.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plan and implement appropriate behavior support and social skills techniques, systems, instruction and activities.
• Collect and analyze academic and behavior data to guide student supports.
• Report and communicate student progress to parents.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Participates in all continuing professional development.
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including special education.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing special education students in the subject and grade level assigned.

Strong knowledge of child growth, development and behavior characteristics of special needs students; educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to special needs educational programming; behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; socio-economic.

Ability to:

• Design, develop, and implement special education supports and subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
• Develop IEPs based on the student needs.
• Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.

Experience:

Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid TexasTeacher certifications: Special Education EC12,including ESL
• Reading Academy Training

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.

Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.

Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.

Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.

BENEFITS:

Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $57,000 to $70,222 Per Year

Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > Consulting Teacher

Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Orenda Charter Schools

Orenda Charter Schools Administration and two of its campuses, Gateway College Preparatory School and Gateway Tech High School are located in Georgetown, TX which is about 40 miles north of central Austin, TX. Orenda has 2 other campuses located in Nolan Creek School, Belton TX, and Kingsland School, Kingsland, TX.

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marta Perez-Guerra , HR & Recruiting Coordinator
• 2951 Williams Drive
• Georgetown, Texas 78628
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]