Join a dynamic, mission-driven team that leads with compassion, collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping people thrive. At Wraparound Services of the Hudson Valley (WSHV), our school-based occupational therapy team brings clinical expertise, collaboration, and heart to their work every day, supporting students with autism, developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities in ways that promote access to education, functional independence, and meaningful participation in the school environment.
WSHV is a nonprofit organization serving individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities across the Hudson Valley. For over 70 years, we have partnered with individuals, families, and schools to provide innovative educational, residential, and community-based services tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
WSHV’s School for Achievement (SFA) provides individualized instruction to support student independence academically, socially, behaviorally, and vocationally. SFA partners with school districts across Columbia, Dutchess, and Ulster counties, including Cairo-Durham, Highland, Kingston, New Paltz, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Rondout Valley, Saugerties, Wallkill, and Wappingers.
With a team of more than 250 dedicated professionals, WSHV is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered supports across all programs. Guided by our core values, professionalism, dignity, integration, accountability, and innovation, we work together to build inclusive learning environments where every individual has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.
JOB SUMMARY
Provide specialized occupational therapy services to support students with autism, developmental and physical disabilities in accessing the educational curriculum and developing functional independence in school-based activities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess students’ functional abilities in areas such as fine motor skills, sensory processing, visual-motor integration, and daily living skills.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans in alignment with each student’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals.
- Deliver direct and consultative occupational therapy services in various school settings (classroom, therapy room, etc.).
- Collaborate with teachers, special educators, and other related service providers to integrate therapy strategies into the classroom.
- Use evidence-based strategies to support self-regulation, attention, motor planning and adaptive functioning in students with autism and related developmental challenges.
- Assist in developing and adapting materials and classroom tools to support student access and engagement.
- Monitor and document student progress, adjusting therapy plans as needed.
- Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to goal setting and service planning.
- Educate school staff and families on strategies to support student independence and participation.
- Recommend adaptive equipment or assistive technology to support student needs.
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with school, district and legal guidelines.
- Stay current with best practices, research and continuing education in pediatric and school-based occupational therapy.
- Professionally represent the Agency at all times.
- Responsible for the safety of students served under his/her supervision.
- Perform any other related duties as directed by the Supervisor of Occupational Therapy Services and/or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Valid New York State License in Occupational Therapy and NBCOT certification
- Experience working with children with autism, developmental delays and/or physical disabilities, preferably in a school or pediatric setting
- Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills
- Knowledge of IDEA, IEP process and educationally relevant therapy practices
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
