Anticipated Art Teacher

JOB TITLE: Art Teacher

JOB DEFINITION: The Art Teacher provides meaningful, accessible visual arts instruction to students with diverse learning, developmental, emotional, and physical needs. The role focuses on fostering creativity, self-expression, fine motor development, social interaction, and confidence through individualized and group art experiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
1. Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate art lessons aligned with student abilities, IEP goals, and therapeutic supports.
2. Adapt instruction, materials, and techniques to meet a wide range of cognitive, sensory, behavioral, and physical needs.
3. Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages artistic expression.
4. Collaborate with special education teachers, therapists, and support staff to support student progress.
5. Integrate sensory-based, adaptive, and multi-modal art activities.
6. Monitor and document student participation, progress, and skill development.
7. Maintain classroom supplies, equipment, and visual displays.
8. Support schoolwide events, student showcases, and family/community art exhibitions.
9. Use positive behavior supports and de-escalation strategies as needed.
10. Ensure compliance with safety procedures and facility policies.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, Special Education, or related field.
2. Valid teaching certification.
3. Experience working with students with disabilities, emotional support needs, autism, or multiple disabilities preferred.
4. Knowledge of IEP implementation and accommodations.
5. Strong classroom management and collaboration skills.
6. Experience with adaptive tools, assistive strategies, and differentiated instruction preferred.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015).
2. Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours of training every five (5) years.

PROGRAM/CLASSIFICATION:
• Maple Avenue Campus/Special Education Department

REPORTS TO:
• Principal and/or their designee

METHOD OF EVALUATION:
• Annual evaluations made by the principal and/or their designee in accordance with provisions established by the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29 Evaluation Process for Professional Employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
• None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. This is a full-time position based on 185-day teachers’ calendar. This includes sick and personal time off. Adjustments to the work schedule may occasionally be required to meet program or organizational needs. Attendance at work is a requirement of this position; any and all absences must be approved by the immediate supervisor.
2. Must have transportation to work locations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
2. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
3. This is an active position requiring the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, and have the ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate; visual acuity to oversee projects, and make observations. Work is done mainly indoors but could include outside tasks.

IU29 PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS:
1. All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of IU29. It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to IU29 upon termination of employment from IU29.
2. The person employed in this position shall maintain confidentiality regarding the personal and private information about clients and coworkers, programs and services, and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of IU29 employment or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.
3. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their supervisor and Human Resources of all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Salary : $46,695 - $78,695