School Counselor | Albuquerque, New Mexico

Step into a fulfilling role supporting K-12 students as a Recreational Therapist in an onsite, full-time contract position based near Albuquerque, NM. This exciting itinerant opportunity allows you to work across multiple school sites, making a positive impact on approximately 35 students as you travel within the district. The assignment runs from August 1, 2025, through May 22, 2026, with a steady Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Current New Mexico Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification required. For more details, refer to NM State Office of Personnel's guidelines for Recreational Therapy.
• Experience in educational or school-based settings working as a counselor, behavior specialist, or recreational therapist strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success supporting students with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, or other disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to travel to multiple schools within the district.

Core Responsibilities:

• Facilitate group games that help students with autism enhance their social skills.
• Use structured physical activities to help students with ADHD channel energy productively.
• Adapt sports and recreational opportunities for students with developmental delays to improve gross motor skills.
• Teach students with disabilities to access community resources and encourage their community participation.
• Provide guidance to students coping with stress, anxiety, or depression through evidence-based relaxation and coping strategies.

Enjoy the chance to make a profound difference as you help students grow socially, emotionally, and physically in a nurturing educational environment. If you hold NM CTRS certification and have a passion for empowering students through recreation and therapeutic activities, this role offers an impactful and rewarding way to practice your skills.

Take the next step in your career journey—apply today to create lasting change for students in New Mexico schools!