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Provide logistical support for donor meetings, site visits, and virtual events led by the Principal Giving team, including coordination of agendas, travel, and materials. * Ensure appropriate ...

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Expert/Principal Role description: Advise on, design, install, configure, and maintain a secure ... Design end-to-end Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) architecture supporting both Linux and ...

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How much do virtual principal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual principal in the United States is $109,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Virtual Principal vs Virtual Assistant?

AspectVirtual PrincipalVirtual Assistant
Required credentialsEducational leadership certifications, administrative experienceBasic administrative skills, sometimes certifications in office management
Work environmentEducational institutions, online schools, remote leadership rolesVarious industries, remote administrative support
Employer and industry usageSchools, districts, educational organizationsBusinesses, entrepreneurs, small companies

The Virtual Principal typically requires educational leadership credentials and oversees school operations remotely, focusing on administrative and academic leadership. In contrast, a Virtual Assistant provides general administrative support across industries, handling scheduling, correspondence, and other clerical tasks. While both roles are remote, the Virtual Principal's responsibilities are more specialized and leadership-oriented, whereas Virtual Assistants focus on day-to-day administrative tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual principal, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Principal, you need strong leadership abilities, educational administration experience, and typically a master's degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), virtual communication platforms, and data analysis tools is essential. Exceptional communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help foster a positive online learning environment and support both staff and students remotely. These skills ensure effective school management, promote student achievement, and facilitate smooth operations in a virtual education setting.

How does a virtual principal foster a sense of school community and engagement among remote students and staff?

A Virtual Principal promotes community by leveraging regular virtual assemblies, interactive forums, and digital communication platforms to ensure consistent engagement among students and staff. They often coordinate collaborative projects, celebrate achievements online, and provide structured opportunities for peer and staff interaction. Building relationships remotely requires intentional outreach, personalized communication, and the creation of virtual spaces for both academic and social connection. This approach helps maintain a cohesive school culture and ensures that everyone feels included and supported, despite the physical distance.

What is a virtual principal?

A Virtual Principal is an educational leader who manages and oversees the operations of an online or virtual school. Their responsibilities include supervising teachers, ensuring the quality of instruction, supporting student achievement, and managing administrative tasks—all in a remote or digital environment. Virtual Principals also play a key role in creating a positive school culture, implementing policies, and working closely with parents and students to address their needs. They use technology to communicate, monitor progress, and lead their school community from a distance.
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Infographic showing various Virtual Principal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,393 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Special Education Teacher - Virtual

Gary Community School Corporation

Gary, IN

$49K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Gary Community School Corporation
Job Title:                    Special Education Teacher (Virtual)
Department:             
Reports To:                Virtual Principal
FLSA Status:               Exempt
Job Status:                  Full-time, Certified
Funding Source:        General or Federal Fund
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The virtual school teacher is responsible for preparing all students for success by implementing the district curriculum in a virtual setting using culturally responsive instructional strategies, monitoring student progress, analyzing student data and collaboratively planning for providing student interventions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.
 
  • Meets and instructs assigned classes at the times designated, virtually
  • Creates a virtual environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  • Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor. 
  • Prepares adequate written instructions for substitute teachers.
  • Maintains high standards of classroom behavior.
  • Guides the learning process so as to achieve curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
  • Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups being taught.
  • Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
  • Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of corporation specialists as required.
  • Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulation.
  • Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, develops reasonable rules of online behavior and procedure, and maintains order in a fair and just manner.
  • Maintains and improve competence through regular professional development activities.
  • Proctor standardized testing.
  • Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
  • Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
  • Acquires and maintains a thorough understanding of student assessment instrument used by the corporation and uses results on a regular basis to diagnose learning progress and provide and execute education interventions, where required. 
  • Clarifies assessment results and trends for students, staff, and parents.
 
  • Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
  • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective working environment.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:
 
  • Planning a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the student.
  • Implementing, by instruction and action, the corporation's philosophy of education, instructional goals, and objectives.
  • Virtual learning
 
Skill in:
 
  • Using a computer and related software applications.
  • Using modern office equipment.
 
Ability to:
 
  • Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teachers' aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluate their job performance.
  • Regularly communicate student academic progress to students, parents, and staff so that timely corrective action can be taken if required.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (minimum) in area in which applying to teach.  GPA required: undergraduate - 2.5 overall, 3.0 in major area of study; graduate studies - 3.0 in major area of study, 3.0 overall.  Successful teaching experience desirable.  No criminal convictions involving moral turpitude.
CERTIFICATION
Certificate, teaching licenses for area in which applying to teach, or other legal credential required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Testing
 
  • Drug Testing
 
Clearances
 
  • Background Clearances

















































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