Virtual Occupational Therapist

About the Team

The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington is a K-12 tuition-free online public school in the state of Washington. At VPA Washington, we empower students to be their best by enabling them to learn in ways that are right for them – using innovative technology at home, at their proper level, and at their own pace.

The Occupational Therapist works with the school staff to coordinate and deliver Occupational Therapy services for qualifying students. 

ELIGIBILITY: This position is open to residents of Washington

About the Opportunity

• Provide high-quality online Occupational therapy services to students according to the student’s IEPs


• Conduct OT evaluations and reevaluations as determined by the Special Education department


• Consult with teachers, other therapists, support staff, and families to facilitate classroom participation


• Development, monitor, and report on goals; determine needs, design interventions utilizing research-based best practices


• Provide clear clinical documentation that supports progress and growth of students towards their documented goals


• Participate in IEP meetings and other meetings as needed


• Adequately complete, in a timely manner, all paperwork for the District and the State


• Model professionalism in all situations maintaining confidentiality and privacy


• Continually develop professional growth in areas related to OT


• Follow all school policies and procedures


• Participating in training and meetings as needed

About You

• Washington issued Occupational Therapist license is required for this position


• Proficiency with computers and online documentation skills


• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality


• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic


• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations


• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated


• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare


• Demonstrated leadership and management ability


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently


• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members


• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team


• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits: The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The annual starting salary for this position is between $70,000 – $80,000 annually.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually.

Paid Time Off: 10-month staff receive 7 days of paid time off annually.

We offer 4 unique health insurance plans to choose from that cover a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. Our goal is to provide you with maximum choice in finding a plan that meets you and your family’s needs. Three of the plans are PPO plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, and one of the plans is a High Deductible Plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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