SPSV-RECREATIONAL THERAPIST-26-27-01

Special Services; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Lunas Public Schools in New Mexico is seeking a certified Recreational Therapist to implement IEP goals and provide recreation and activity-based therapy within the educational setting. This full-time position supports students’ participation in meaningful leisure activities.

The role requires a Master’s degree and NM PED licensure in Recreational Therapy, with duties including individual and group therapy, assessment, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Mexico Public Education Department Licensure in Recreational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Follow local, state and federal law and adhere to applicable policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Serve as a resource to staff in recreation and activity-based therapy.
• Provide individual and/or group therapy to students.
• Provide assessment of students with barriers to participate in meaningful leisure activities.
• Assist in development of IEPs to meet individual student needs.
• Perform other relevant tasks as may be assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy

Job description

SPSV-RECREATIONAL THERAPIST-26-27-01

Los Lunas Public Schools Special Services - Los Lunas, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Los Lunas Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5581911

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

LOS LUNAS SCHOOLS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Recreational Therapist

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• New Mexico Public Education Department Licensure in Recreational Therapy

Overview of Job Description

To implement Individualized Education Programs goals that support students’ abilities to participate in meaningful recreation and other activity’ based interventions in the educational setting.

Performance Responsibilities

• I. Follow local, state and federal law and adhere to the Public Education Department and Local School Board Policy.
• 2. Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• 3. Serve as a resource to school staff members in the area of recreation and activity based therapy.
• 4. Provide individual and/or group therapy to students.
• 5. Provide assessment of students with barriers that prevent them from participating in meaningful leisure activities.
• 6. Assist in the development of Individualized Education Programs to meet individual student’s needs.
• 7. Perform other relevant tasks as may be assigned.

Reports To

Principal and Special Services Administrators

Terms of Employment

Work year will be in accord with current schedule for 191-day’ Certified Ancillary. Salary Schedule to be determined by individual training and experience level on current Certified Ancillary’ Salary’ Schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING: This position will require the employee to function at a “medium” physical capacity as defined by’ Workman’s Compensation statutes. “Medium” physical capacity’ indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Physical Requirement Details

• WORK ACTIONS:
• Finger dexterity F
• Sitting F
• Standing F
• Walking F

• REPETITIVE MOTIONS:
• Hand: right F left F both F
• Foot: right F left F both F
• Grasping: hand right F left F
• Fine manipulation: right F left F

• USE OF HEAD AND NECK:
• Static F
• Flexing F
• Rotating: F

• WORK POSITIONS:
• Bending F
• Squatting F
• Crawling R
• Climbing R
• Reaching F
• Vision C

• ACTIVITIES:
• Unprotected Heights R
• Driving automotive equipment 0
• Around machinery 0
• Temperature extremes 0
• Noise and vibration F
• Hazards R
• Dust, Fumes, Odors, Chemicals R

• BALANCE AND COORDINATION: C
• Definitions: R rarely = 1% to 9% of an 8 hour day
• O = occasionally = 10 to 33% of an 8 hour day
• F = frequently = 34% to 66% of an 8 hour day
• C = continuously = 67% to 100 % of an 8 hour day

Application Deadline

Until filled

Position Type: Full-Time