Speech Language Pathologist

Description Company Summary
Connections Academy, a 'school without walls', is an innovative public virtual educational program serving K-12 students throughout various states in a non-classroom-based environment. A learning team, consisting of Parent/Learning Coach, a Certified Teacher and educational specialists, work collaboratively with students using a standards-based hybrid curriculum that includes both online and offline options. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new public schooling model that creates alternative teaching and learning options for students, parents and teachers by leveraging the latest technologies, capitalizing on recent policy initiatives and embracing a cutting edge approach to education. 92% of all CA employees rated the company an A or B on the annual employee satisfaction survey.

Connections Academy operates one school in Ohio under contract to the Ohio Connections Academy (OCA). OCA is a community school sponsored by the Ohio Council of Community Schools. The school serves students in grades K12 from anywhere in Ohio. OCA is nationally accredited by the Commission on International and Trans-regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association. 92.8% of all CA parents rated the program an “A” or “B” for the 2008-2009 school year.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working from their home, the Speech Language Pathologist will provide virtual speech therapy to students K-12 throughout the state of Ohio. You will be responsible for planning and implementing therapy in a virtual environment, communicating with the student's learning coach and teachers, and participation in the IEP process. The Speech Language Pathologist will connect with your students using webcams and web conferencing software, while using the school's Learning Management System to manage their caseload and minimize paperwork.

Work as much or as little as you want - enjoy flexible hours and no commute!

This is a part-time position. There are no benefits associated with a part-time position.

Requirements Requirements
• MA or MS and ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
• PA State Licensure in Speech Pathology
• 1+ years experience in school setting
• Strong technology skills
• High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently
• Must own a computer with high speed Internet access that meets Connections Academy's minimum technology specifications (http://www.connectionsacademy.com/technology/technology_requirements.asp )