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Role Description

This position is a full-time commitment. Significant outside employment is not feasible. Candidates must reside in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, or Arizona.

Under the general supervision of Distance Learning Solutions, Inc., the employee performs a variety of tasks, with the major responsibility being that of providing exceptional speech and language instruction and related educational services for families and students participating in a virtual schooling program.

Job Characteristics:

• Educational-related services include strong communication, evaluation, and observation skills.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Use of independent judgment and professional decision-making in situations where established rules, regulations, policies, or precedents may not exist.

Primary Functions:

• Employ best practices in individual and group treatment.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Track data for progress reports and treatment planning.
• Use a web-based system to complete special education evaluations.
• Participate in educational planning, referral, eligibility, and IEP meetings.
• Collaborate and consult with general and special education teachers and parents.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Communicate professionally via email, phone, and videoconferencing.
• Participate in staff development activities, staff meetings, and individual meetings with the supervisor.
• Adhere to the policies of the Fossil Distance Learning Program and procedures of the special education department.
• Submit monthly documentation for mileage and appointments (when applicable).
• Contribute to the continuous innovation that is required of a unique distance learning program.
• Use a variety of office equipment, including computers, scanners and printers, and computer software and web applications.
• Fulfill other duties as assumed or as assigned by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate ownership and alignment with company quality standards when working with students, parents, colleagues, or others.
• Maintain a courteous and positive demeanor in every interaction when responding to a wide range of inquiries from students, guardians, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with peers and administrators in a professional, positive, and student-focused manner.
• Maintain a strong and supportive company culture by supporting company recruitment, retention, and community outreach goals.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Completion of Masters Degree.
• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in good standing.
• Oregon SLP Active License.
• Three years of successful experience as a speech-language pathologist.
• Five years experience, preferred.
• 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.
• At least two (2) years of online experience is preferred.
• Able to adequately meet legal requirements for performing this position.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Demonstrated competency through college preparation, practicum and internship, and/or experience in school-based speech-language services, and professional development.

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.
• 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.