ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

TRECA Digital Academy provides alternatives to traditional schooling that utilize 21^st-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.
• Assist with summer school 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.
• 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