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Performance Academies

Manages tuition-free K-12 charter schools

Speech Language Pathologist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
Cleveland, OH, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryRehabilitation Therapies

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
  • A valid Ohio Speech-Language Pathologist License.
  • A valid Ohio Professional Pupil Services License.
  • A current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
  • Knowledge of Ohio special education laws, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and best practices in school-based speech-language services.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to analyze student data and use it to guide instruction and intervention.
  • Successful completion of required state and federal background checks.
Responsibilities
  • Provide speech-language therapy services to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) using evidence-based practices.
  • Conduct evaluations, re-evaluations, and assessments to identify student needs.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), progress reports, and other required special education documentation.
  • Coordinate speech and language referrals and participate in Intervention Assistance Team (IAT), Evaluation Team Report (ETR), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
  • Collaborate with teachers, intervention specialists, administrators, and families to support student success.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and organizational special education requirements.
  • Foster positive relationships with students and families through ongoing communication and advocacy.

About the company

Performance Academies operates a network of tuition-free public charter schools across Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton) serving K–12 students. A centralized non-profit governance and support team provides curriculum, teacher training, special education expertise, and administrative services to the campuses at scale. The Mind & Body program combines extended academic hours with a daily 1.4-hour fitness routine in activities like soccer, tennis, and martial arts, along with small class sizes and daily character education. Its High School Readiness Program helps 8th graders with high school applications and scholarships, reflecting its goal to offer a scalable, cost-free public education option in Ohio that prepares students for high school and beyond.

Company Size

51-200

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Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • On June 22, 2026, Performance Academies announced Cincinnati Performance Academy, extending its footprint.
  • Eastland Performance Academy won State Board Momentum and Ohio Department of Education Quality School recognition.
  • The network still collects millions in Ohio foundation funding, including $5.34 million for Harvard Avenue.

What critics are saying

  • On September 4, 2026, Ohio flagged six Performance Academies schools for testing anomalies.
  • Eastland Performance Academy ranked bottom 50% statewide on September 16, 2026 public data.
  • A sustained integrity investigation can trigger sponsor sanctions, enrollment losses, and school closures.

What makes Performance Academies unique

  • Performance Academies runs 19 Ohio schools with tuition-free public enrollment and open access.
  • Its Mind Body model pairs daily fitness with extended academics across K-8 and high school.
  • Centralized operations, curriculum, and teacher training create scale across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton.

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