Job Type

Full-time
Description
Job Title: Art Therapist *2024-2025 School Year
Employee Classification: Salaries, Exempt / Full-Time
Employee Reports To: Principal, Akron
Summary
Julie Billiart Schools is a network of schools serving children in grades K-8 with special learning challenges. Currently there are campuses in Akron, Brecksville, Lyndhurst and Westlake that offer unique learning environments for students with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and social learning challenges. We are Catholic, non-public schools that respect diverse faith traditions.
The Art Therapist will report to and is evaluated by the School Principal. The Art Therapist is expected to provide individual and group art therapy to elementary grade school students with academic and social learning challenges.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following is a list of primary duties and responsibilities. Other duties to be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

• Plan, prepare, and implement a therapeutic art program to facilitate learning and to achieve educational and behavioral objectives based on the student's individual needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet a variety of learning needs.
• Provide instruction and supervision of students when using various art materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction and art activities.
• Observe, evaluate, and record student performance and development.
• Implement a whole-child approach to learning by collaborating with Intervention Specialists and other staff therapists.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Requirements
Qualification, Educations, and Experience

• Graduate Degree in Art Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Working experience with children with special learning needs.
• Recent graduates will be considered with appropriate experience in an educational environment.

Must possess one of the credentials below:

• Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-Provisional)
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
• Board Certified Art Therapist (ATBC)

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
• Speak, stand, talk, walk, sit, see, and hear (corrected or uncorrected).
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Direct Reports
None
Conclusion
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications or physical demands associated with the position.
Julie Billiart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Julie Billiart Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment