Visual Arts Consultant

Qualifications: Visual Arts Education certification. (Endorsement 0200)

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Art, Visual Arts, or comparable degree.
• NH certification to teach in Visual Arts.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels (K-6).
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Position Title: Visual Arts Consultant

Qualifications: Visual Arts Education certification. (Endorsement 0200)

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Art, Visual Arts, or comparable degree.
• NH certification to teach in Visual Arts.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels (K-6).
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

Reports to: Principal/Special Education Administrator

Position Summary: The successful candidate for Birch Behavioral school will function as a consultant overseeing student coursework and instruction for delivery of K-6 visual arts curriculum. Responsibilities include organizing materials, tools, equipment and identifying materials for course needs. The Art Consultant assists with the development of technical handouts, instructional materials, and demos in both group and individualized formats, of all course content in the area of visual arts as outlined by K-6 curriculum.

PLC availability is part of this consultation model.

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Provides materials and curriculum that are engaging and age appropriate for students (K-6)
• In person consultation on-site minimum 2x per month- required.
• Regular and predictable attendance and presence at respective center is an essential requirement of position.
• Provides learning experiences in the area of visual arts guided by the NH state curriculum guidelines and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to a student’s learning and involvement.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and enhance curriculum and materials as appropriate.
• Promotes a collaborative environment between parents, clients, and staff.
• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgements about art.
• Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing and painting and media techniques.
• Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities.
• Plan and display art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students work for the school and community.
• Prepare and train SPED teacher on standards-based science lessons in Grades K-6 with the support of classroom teachers.
• Clearly communicate the learning objectives and the importance to learning.
• Work collaboratively with district level staff to review and revise science curriculum and coordinate ordering and purchase of materials.
• A qualified applicant will be knowledgeable in the content area standards and demonstrate a commitment to bringing learning to life for students of all ability levels.
• Other duties assigned.