School Counselor - Los Lunas, NM

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, onsite role is available for a skilled professional specializing in counseling and therapeutic recreational services within a high school setting. This position, based in Los Lunas, NM, offers a contract duration from August 1, 2025, through May 22, 2026, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m., totaling 35 hours per week.

This itinerant role requires traveling to multiple school sites within the district, delivering tailored support to a caseload of approximately 35 students spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. The ideal candidate will hold New Mexico CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification, ensuring pliance with state standards for recreational therapy.

Key responsibilities include :

• Assisting students with autism in developing social skills via group games
• Supporting students with ADHD in energy management through structured physical activities
• Helping students with developmental delays enhance gross motor skills by using adapted sports and recreation
• Facilitating students with various disabilities to access munity resources and engage in recreational activities for greater munity integration
• Providing emotional support to students facing stress, anxiety, or depression through relaxation methods and coping strategies

Qualifications :

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting physical, social, and emotional well-being among students with special needs. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute their expertise in therapeutic recreation within an educational environment.