Art Teacher

Job Details

Job Location:

Laurel, MD 20723
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Education

Title:

Special Education Art Teacher + Signing Bonus

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.

We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

• Provides art instruction to all classes, including middle, lower, and high school students
• Teaches content‑area courses for high school credit
• Provides weekly art instruction to middle and lower school classes
• Teaches afternoon work‑skills modules for high school students
• Selects appropriate instructional materials and strategies aligned with curriculum goals
• Evaluates students’ academic and behavioral functioning and adjusts instruction as needed
• Implements individual and group behavior management programs
• Actively supervises students to ensure safety, including hallway transitions, bus, and playground duty
• Assists in crises as needed
• Chairs the Art Committee and coordinates fine arts activities
• Serves as liaison for community art opportunities
• Assists with coordination of volunteers in art and special activity areas
• Maintains art and work‑skills equipment, inventory, and supplies
• Maintains program budget and reports expenditures to supervisor

• Valid Maryland teaching license in Art Education, required
• OR valid Maryland Special Education license with demonstrated fine arts experience
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral needs, preferred