Newark, DE- Teletherapy Facilitator (on-site)

Presence•Newark, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teletherapy Facilitator serves as the in-person link between students, remote clinicians, teachers, and schools, helping therapy and assessment sessions run smoothly. The role supports students’ participation and collaboration with educational institutions, including support for students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The facilitator helps students transition to and from the teletherapy workstation, logs them into the Presence platform, prepares technology and equipment, observes sessions, and assists students as directed by clinicians. The role also coordinates scheduling and paperwork, communicates attendance-impacting changes, and sources and stages hands-on therapy and assessment materials. For special education evaluations, the facilitator helps stage materials and maintain test security with guidance from remote assessors. The position is suited to someone interested in K–12 education, special education, or related services. It requires travel between school locations within a designated district, potentially including same-day travel between multiple sites. Compensation is negotiable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in educational support, technology assistance, or a related field.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency with technology.
Reliability, punctuality, and adaptability.
A supportive and patient demeanor.
Ability to work effectively with children and professionals.
Ability to communicate effectively by email and manage multiple schedules.
Ability to create environments conducive to therapy and evaluations.
Ability to travel between school locations within the designated district.

Nice To Haves

Further education or certifications in education, technology, or related fields.
Familiarity with educational technology.

Responsibilities

Ensure students transition safely and efficiently to and from the teletherapy workstation.
Log students into the therapy room of the Presence platform.
Communicate schedule changes that affect attendance to clinicians, including unplanned absences, assemblies, and field trips.
Serve as the primary contact for scheduling and paperwork between clinicians and the rest of the educational team.
Prepare the therapy computer and equipment and ensure they are operational.
Observe therapy sessions and assist students as directed by the clinician.
Occasionally engage in sessions alongside students at clinicians’ direction, depending on the student’s level of need.
Collaborate with clinicians to source and stage hands-on materials for therapy and assessments.
Support student participation and smooth transitions to and from therapy.
Communicate with clinicians, teachers, and students in support of students’ IEPs.
Stage assessment materials and retain test security for special education evaluations with guidance from remote assessors.
Travel between school locations within the designated district, including possible same-day travel between multiple sites.