Summary of Art Teacher-Special Education

The Art Teacher provides direct and appropriate individualized instruction based on objectives in art according to the New York Learning Standards and develops social skills while maintaining classroom discipline and safety.

The Art Teacher collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes teaching assistants, teacher aides, social workers, parents/guardians, residential staff, administration, and other professionals in the education and treatment of each child. The Art Teacher reports student progress by reviewing the IEP on a quarterly basis, completing a daily computer log, participating in quarterly Planning Conferences, and by issuing report cards.

Schedule: Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm daily, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference: 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Entry Level Qualifications of Art Teacher-Special Education

• Certification in Special Education with an art background or Certified in Art with Special Education experience.
• Teaching Experience Preferred.
• Must be willing to both work with and seek to increase their sensitivity and competency in working with clients with diverse characteristics that may include, but are not limited to any of the following: race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical and mental health histories, and differing socio-economic backgrounds.
• Must be willing and flexible in service provision to clients in terms of location of services, which may include, but are not limited to: in agency facilities, in the client’s home, in the client’s community, at the client’s school, in another service provider, etc. as indicated by the nature of service and the client’s needs.
• Must be willing and able to participate in the supervision of all teaching assistants/teacher aides that work in the classroom.
• Supports overall strategic plan of the organization.
• Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments.
• Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs.

Physical Requirements of Art Teacher- Special Education

• Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint.

• Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, and lift weights of up to 30 lbs.
• Have the physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child.
• Be able to hear and see well enough to provide appropriate supervision of children.

Qualifications for Continued Employment of Art Teacher-Special Education

• Adherence to all policies and procedures.
• Punctual and regular attendance as scheduled.
• Safe and successful performance of job tasks.
• Willingness to be flexible and collaborate with all team members, willingness to go beyond the bounds of normal responsibilities to ensure safety and effectiveness of school.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the incumbent. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Working Conditions of Art Teacher- Special Education

• 10-month school year and 6-week summer program*:
• Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm daily, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference: 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Benefits of Art Teacher-

• Personal and sick time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Aflac Benefits
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Professional Development