Speech Language Pathologist

Description 2009-2010 School Year

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 launched a school in South Carolina in 200809 under contract to the South Carolina Connections Academy Charter School. SCCA is a South Carolina's very first virtual charter school, authorized by the new South Carolina Public Charter School District. The school serves students in grades K12 from anywhere in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina. 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.

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 )