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OHDELA - Virtual School Psychologist

OHDELA

About the Team

The Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy helps Ohio online K–12 students thrive in their schoolwork and in life. OHDELA is a proud member of the Accel Schools network, with decades of experience serving students virtually throughout the United States. Join this exciting movement and watch students explore, grow, and learn in an innovative public-school option, at home. We are seeking teachers who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing classroom environment that prioritizes student learning and social-emotional development.  ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state tasting and student events.

**Applicants in Colorado, California, New York, and Washington State are not eligible for this position**

About the Opportunity

As a school-based OTA in a virtual school setting, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality occupational therapy services within a virtual educational setting. You will be responsible for working with children across different grade levels, planning interventions, and developing instructional plans tailored to meet their specific functional and educational needs.

  • Assists OTR with screenings, assessments and occupational therapy services.

  • Follows and implements documented IEP plans or protocols.

  • Documents student progress toward meeting established objectives and reports the information to the OTR.

  • Assists the OTR during assessments with formal documentation.

  • Prepares materials and performs clerical duties.

  • Prepares therapy materials and/or equipment for use in the classroom and therapy activities.

  • Adapts or modifies instructional materials and/or equipment as determined by student needs and abilities for teacher use in the classroom.

  • Assists in maintaining student records, tallying data, preparing charts, records, graphs, and reports.

  • May implement behavior management programs for students as designed by certified staff, observes and reports significant student behavior, behavioral patterns and/or other problems to the OTR.

Note:  The COTA is NOT able to conduct assessments/evaluations independently, initiate treatments, interpret data, alter IEP plans or perform any task without the express knowledge/approval of the supervising OTR.   The COTA is able to administer assessments with OTR approval but is NOT able to interpret the results.

About You

  • Associates degree in Occupational Therapy

  • Current licensure to practice Occupational Therapy within the state of Ohio

  • Ohio Department of Education Certification (can be completed upon hire)

  • Experience working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant in a school or educational setting 

  • Strong assessment and intervention planning skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Occupational therapy equipment, materials, procedures.

  • Ability to learn and adapt to the virtual education setting.

  • Current occupational therapy methodologies.

  • Normal child development.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

  • Passion for working with children and helping them overcome developmental, educational, and motor challenges.

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on the latest research and techniques in occupational therapy.

  • Exhibit flexibility with regard to decision-making, daily challenges, and job duties;

  • Has strong sense of integrity;

  • Has a “team player” attitude;

  • Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting;

  • Understanding of the community and student demographics;

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.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement contributions

  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

  • Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

  • Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Voluntary short-term disability insurance

  • Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

  • Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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