Speech Therapist

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
TRECA Digital Academy provides alternatives to traditional schooling that utilize 21st-century technology, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The Speech Therapist must be an innovator who can develop and establish a teletherapy program within TRECA Digital Academy. Must
work collaboratively with staff and families to provide therapy, evaluation, and development to students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
● Maintaining open/effective communication with all stakeholders. Using problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
● Facilitating the effective planning, delivery, and ongoing improvement of speech/language services.
● Consulting with district staff to identify ongoing/emerging speech/language needs of students.
● Completing evaluations to determine eligibility, or continued eligibility, for speech therapy services, including direct assessment of the student. Evaluation may be completed virtually, or face to face.
● Writing and implementing IEPs for students who are identified with a speech disability, or receive speech therapy as a related service.
● Attending and participating in team meetings, such as IEP and ETR meetings.
● Providing direct speech and language therapy in a virtual environment. Some therapy may be provided in a face-to-face environment.
● Maintaining documentation in a Medicaid billing program.
● Teaching skills that help students manage the learning environment.
● Helping parents/ students understand program objectives and performance standards.
● Communicating expectations, providing guidance, and showing an active interest in student progress.
● Documenting student progress as required in correct systems.
● Assist with state testing as needed.
● Performing other specific job-related duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
● Valid Ohio Department of Education Speech Therapist License and an Ohio Speech License, or the ability to obtain both licenses.
● Must reside in Ohio
● Prefer experience working in an instructional setting
● Technological proficiency; home high speed Internet access
● An understanding of the TRECA environment
● An understanding of personalized learning
● Ability to multitask and execute duties according to deadlines
● High degree of flexibility and ability to collaborate with others
● High degree of organization and self-motivation
● Ability to communicate successfully with administration, staff, parents, and students, in both oral and written communications, electronically and hard copy
● Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement