Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Master’s degree in School Counseling, Counseling or a related field, active School Counselor license and 1+ years School Counselor experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A full-time Recreational Therapist position is available for the uping school year in the Los Lunas area, approximately 30 miles outside Albuquerque, NM. This role supports K-12 students within a school district through a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities designed to enhance social skills, motor development, and emotional well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate group games to help students with autism develop social interaction and munication skills.
• Implement structured physical activities tailored to support students with ADHD in managing their energy levels effectively.
• Assist students with developmental delays in improving gross motor skills via adapted sports and recreational programs.
• Encourage munity integration by teaching students with disabilities to utilize local recreational resources.
• Provide coping strategies and relaxation techniques to support students experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression.
• Travel between multiple school sites within the district as part of an itinerant schedule.

Qualifications:

• Current New Mexico Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NM CTRS) certification is required.
• Experience working with children and adolescents across diverse developmental and behavioral needs.
• Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 35 students with varying disabilities.
• Strong munication skills and flexibility to work across multiple school locations.
• Passion for promoting student wellness and munity inclusion.

Schedule & Location:

• Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM).
• Onsite travel to multiple school sites within the district.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students lives by leveraging recreational therapy to foster growth and well-being. Candidates with the required certification and a dedication to student development are encouraged to apply. Submit your application to take part in this rewarding role impacting K-12 education and therapeutic support.

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