Assistant Recreational Therapist

Cooke School and Institute•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Recreational Therapist is responsible for providing a meaningful and effective physical and recreational program for all students assigned in a self-contained setting under the direct supervision of the Associate Head of Transitions. In this capacity it is expected that the Assistant will establish collaborative relationships with community partners, families, students, and Transitions colleagues to ensure successful classroom and community instruction. The Assistant Rec. Therapist's responsibilities are as follows: Instruction and Assessment Assist Head Teacher in presenting activities designed to enhance the healthy physical, social, and emotional development of all students Engage students in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings Assist with observations and assessments of students to determine their learning styles and physical needs in order to help modify and individualize instruction Supervise student activities to ensure safety at all times Support student’s integration into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and safely participate in recreational activities Assist in creating weekly plans and activities Help students learn social and community navigation skills needed to become or remain independent Provide instruction or remediation in an engaging and interesting manner Assist with the development of recreational or social activities for school events. Any other duties deemed necessary by the Administration to ensure the vision, mission, and values of Cooke school are supported Planning and Record Keeping Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up equipment, preparing materials and organizing supplies Participate in the development of Progress Reports Maintain daily/weekly observations/anecdotals on each student, including descriptive records of class behaviors and interventions and examples of each students class work Assist with recording attendance for students daily Classroom/Community Organization and Management Assist in the planning and implementation of a daily program under the direction of the Head Recreational Therapist Support behavioral plans with integrity and consistency Assist in creating and maintaining a nurturing, supportive environment in the classroom and community Assist in organizing equipment, materials and resources in an inviting and safe manner General Professional Responsibilities Assume the responsibility of the head teacher when he/she is not present Initiate and foster good working relationship with head teacher, paraprofessionals, related service providers, job coaches, and site administrators Attend and participate in site and school wide meetings and training programs Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance Arrive at school and meetings promptly and be prepared for the day’s responsibilities Demonstrate courtesy and support to students, colleagues, and administrators, and families Utilize supervisor for guidance, discussion, collaboration, professional and self-growth Develop professional growth goals with supervisor and create and implement a plan to reach the agreed upon goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Related experience in field
Able to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and to ensure the safety of the students; the ability to…
walk, run, sit, and stand
move rapidly forward, backward, and laterally
bend and stoop
push, pull, and lift

Nice To Haves

Classroom experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Head Teacher in presenting activities designed to enhance the healthy physical, social, and emotional development of all students
Engage students in therapeutic activities, such as exercise, games, and community outings
Assist with observations and assessments of students to determine their learning styles and physical needs in order to help modify and individualize instruction
Supervise student activities to ensure safety at all times
Support student’s integration into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and safely participate in recreational activities
Assist in creating weekly plans and activities
Help students learn social and community navigation skills needed to become or remain independent
Provide instruction or remediation in an engaging and interesting manner
Assist with the development of recreational or social activities for school events.
Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up equipment, preparing materials and organizing supplies
Participate in the development of Progress Reports
Maintain daily/weekly observations/anecdotals on each student, including descriptive records of class behaviors and interventions and examples of each students class work
Assist with recording attendance for students daily
Assist in the planning and implementation of a daily program under the direction of the Head Recreational Therapist
Support behavioral plans with integrity and consistency
Assist in creating and maintaining a nurturing, supportive environment in the classroom and community
Assist in organizing equipment, materials and resources in an inviting and safe manner
Assume the responsibility of the head teacher when he/she is not present
Initiate and foster good working relationship with head teacher, paraprofessionals, related service providers, job coaches, and site administrators
Attend and participate in site and school wide meetings and training programs
Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
Arrive at school and meetings promptly and be prepared for the day’s responsibilities
Demonstrate courtesy and support to students, colleagues, and administrators, and families
Utilize supervisor for guidance, discussion, collaboration, professional and self-growth
Develop professional growth goals with supervisor and create and implement a plan to reach the agreed upon goals