Recreational Therapist at Specialized Education Services

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

59600.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recreational Therapy, Behavior Management, Crisis Management, Individualized Education Plans, Positive Behavioral Interventions, Collaboration, Adaptability, Flexibility

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Company Overview Shine on as a Recreational Therapist. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. What you can expect from us. Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development. Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support. Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE. An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more. Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings. Overview Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioral interventions and support framework. You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine. Responsibilities Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students. Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans. Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff. Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms. Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals. Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school. Oversee Special Olympics participation and process. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Certified Recreational Therapist. Commitment to learning and implementing feedback. Adaptability and flexibility. Posted Salary Range USD $52,400.00 - USD $59,600.00 /Yr. Physical Requirements Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching. Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more. Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices. Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily. Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students. Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps in students. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and implement evidence-based instructional models.