Recreational Therapist

Point Quest Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Full benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Holidays and vacation

Mentorship

Live CEUs (virtual)

Job summary

Point Quest Group is seeking a Recreational Therapist for a full-time role in the San Fernando Valley, CA. You will assess special education students' recreational needs and contribute to IEP meetings to tailor goals and supports.

The position includes mentorship, tuition assistance, and full-year benefits. You will design and implement interventions to advance students' physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development, while coordinating with teachers and families to integrate recreation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience providing recreational therapy in schools, medical centers, or hospitals.
• Strong knowledge of school recreational therapy principles, IDEA, and Special Education programs.
• Excellent communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Culturally competent in working with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement therapeutic interventions tailored to individual student needs.
• Develop and refine instructional programs to enhance physical, social, cognitive, and emotional skills.
• Attend IEP and team meetings with comprehensive documentation of progress and goals.
• Serve as liaison between school personnel, parents, and external agencies to support recreational services.

Skills

Recreational therapy expertise

IEP collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Cultural competency

Therapy materials handling

Education

CTRS or RTC certification

Job description

Job Title:Recreational TherapistPay Range:$60-65Job Description:$60-65/HR | Full-Time | San Fernando Valley , CA | School-Based | 2026-2027 school year |About the Role: assess Special Education students' recreational needs, identifying key opportunities for recreation therapy and leisure education. Offer strategic, goal-oriented recommendations for each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and actively participate in IEP meetings to ensure personalized support.Why Join Us:CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistanceFull benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)401(k) with a company matchPaid sick leave, holidays, and vacationDedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapistCompany provided live CEU’s that you can attend virtually.What You'll Do:Design and implement cutting-edge therapeutic interventions tailored to individual student needs, ensuring effective progress toward academic, physical, and recreational goals.Develop and continuously refine dynamic instructional programs focused on enhancing students' physical, social, cognitive, and emotional skills. Empower students to achieve independence in recreation and leisure activities, fostering lifelong confidence and self-sufficiency.Attend and contribute to IEP and team meetings, providing comprehensive documentation of student assessments, progress, and goal attainment. Ensure seamless integration of recreational services into students' educational plans through detailed progress reports.Serve as a key liaison between school personnel, parents, and external agencies, fostering open communication to ensure a shared understanding of student progress, assessment outcomes, and evolving needs in recreational services.Assess school-based recreation programs and make strategic recommendations for the inclusion of students with disabilities, enhancing equitable access to inclusive, diverse, and engaging recreational activities for all students.What We're Looking For:2+ Years Experience providing recreational therapy in schools, medical centers, hospitals, and agencies.Certified as CTRS or RTC.Strong Knowledge of school recreational therapy principles, IDEA, and Special Education programs.Expert in Student Development across recreational, intellectual, social, and emotional areas.Skilled in Therapeutic Techniques and using/maintaining therapy materials.Professional and capable of representing LAUSD and the field of therapy with integrity.Effective Communicator with students, parents, and staff.Culturally Competent in working with diverse backgrounds.Physically & Mentally Fit for the role per Education Code Section 44839.