Virtual Teacher - Educational Specialist

Remote - Full Time

Distance Learning Solutions Inc. is a growing, innovative, and customer-centric educational technology company. We partner with Fossil School District 21J to deliver educational services through the Fossil Distance Learning Program, supporting virtual school students with a proven, service-driven model.

Service is at the core of everything we do. Our team is made up of people who genuinely care about students, families, and colleagues. We believe excellence is found in the details - done right, every time. We make promises, and we keep them.

Because families choose us, white-glove service delivered with professionalism and a positive attitude is an expectation of every employee. Service is not a department - it is embedded deeply in our culture.

Working at Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not for everyone. It requires commitment, self-motivation, and a strong focus on service and accountability. However, for individuals who value hard work, collaboration, and student success, Distance Learning Solutions Inc. offers a highly rewarding and stable work environment. Employee turnover is low, with team members demonstrating long-term loyalty, engagement, and satisfaction.

This position is a full-time commitment. Significant outside employment is not feasible. Candidates must live in the state of Oregon to be considered for this position.


Job Title
Educational Specialist

Annual Salary
$70,464.25

Work Calendar
9-Month Work Calendar
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Position Type
Full-Time, Exempt

Location
Remote Office

Start Date
08/28/2026

Job Definition: Under the general supervision of the Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. Directors, this position performs a variety of tasks with the major responsibility being that of providing exceptional instructional-related services for families and students participating in a virtual schooling program.

Reports to: Program Directors of Distance Learning Solutions, Inc.

Job Characteristics: Instructional-related services shall include communication, skill development, the expansion of knowledge, and the development of the ability to reason. The use of independent judgment and decision-making is required in many matters not having established rules, regulations, policies, or precedents. 

Primary Functions:

  • Guide instructional plans according to individual student needs using a variety of curricula and virtual tools
  • Initiate, plan, and carry out regular and required parent/student meetings via technology platforms
  • Complete daily and monthly reports
  • Answer and respond to student portfolio submissions, report cards, emails, texts, and phone calls on a daily basis
  • Maintain tracking/spreadsheet of student and family data
  • Communicate and meet with the Special Ed team as caseload requires
  • Attend and participate in all required company and program virtual meetings
  • Plan and teach weekly virtual classes
  • Travel to and manage field trips in a variety of locations
  • Give, receive, and incorporate feedback
  • Contribute to the continuous innovation that is required of a unique distance learning program
  • Use a variety of computer software, including Google Suite for Education, and MS Excel
  • All other duties as assigned

These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Current State of Oregon Teaching License
  • Endorsements as required by the Oregon Department of Education with the appropriate endorsement in areas of assignment. Educational Specialists must have obtained the TSPC Elementary-Multiple Subjects or its equivalent license endorsement 

Experience

  • One year of successful teaching experience within the subject area OR successful completion of an Oregon instructional internship program 
  • Three years experience, preferred

Other minimum qualifications

  • Must have a dedicated workspace free from distractions with consistent and reliable high-speed internet access for teleconferencing
  • Operational knowledge of the Internet and Web-related technologies
  • Able to adequately meet legal requirements for performing this position
  • Ability to pass required background checks
  • Obtain CPR and First Aid certification 
  • Candidates must live in the state of Oregon to be considered for this position.

Benefits:

  • Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. will pay 100% family premium for family Major Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • Distance Learning Solutions, Inc. is not a PERS employer but does contribute up to 15% of salary to the 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan.  
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D insurance.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

  • This job requires sitting or standing at a workstation for most of the day. 
  • Remote Office
  • Occasional travel may be required to various sites for meetings, trainings, and conferences; assigned locations will vary, and may require overnight stays
  • Light physical activities and efforts required for working in an office environment

Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

For an additional list of physical and job-related requirements, please contact the Human Resources department for the full job description.

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