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Recreation Therapist

School of Expressive Arts and Learning
Romeoville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Full Time Recreation Therapy Position in a Therapeutic Day School Setting

Located in Romeoville, IL

M-F 8:00 am - 3:30 pm school day

  • Salary based on experience
  • Benefits Position

Rec Therapist plans and implements group recreation therapy for each classroom, class sizes average 10 students. Therapy groups put a strong emphasis on development of age-appropriate scial and emotional goals, creative self-expression, etc.

Rec Therapist also assist with our interdisciplinary atheltics program. Rec therapist works closely with the rest of the Expressive Therapy team, including music therapists and art therapists.

Opportunity to work with the transition program to support weekly community engagement.

POPULATION: K-12; LD, ASD, ED/BD, OHI, ADHD Requirements:

Current CTRS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000

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