Art Teacher

Art Education Teacher

The Shore Center, a public specialized school for autistic students is seeking an Art Education Teacher for the 2026-27 School Year.

Qualifications:

Valid New Jersey Teacher of Art certificate Valid New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement or Teacher of the Handicapped Certification preferred Experience teaching autistic students Knowledge of therapeutic art approaches:
Emotional regulation, Self-expression, Mindfulness, Social-emotional learning, Sensory exploration Develop authentic opportunities for students that build functional life and employment skills Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying communication, sensory, behavioral, and physical needs. Incorporate multiple art mediums, adaptive tools, assistive technology, and sensory-friendly materials.

Performance Responsibilities:
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional learning strategies and activities including determination of appropriate principles of learning, classroom organizational structures, and level of materials. Provide Art instruction to students ranging in ages (3 to 21 years old) and abilities and implement an Art program which provides appropriate learning experiences for each student. Develop and implement lesson plans about Art techniques and art history.

Utilize a variety of instructional materials and available multimedia and computer technology to enhance learning. Establish and maintain an environment that encourages creative expression while nurturing artistic abilities. Expose students to a variety of art media, including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed media and computer art. Assess student achievement related to desired educational goals, objectives and outcomes. Maintain appropriate assessment and evaluation documentation for institutional and individual reporting purposes.

Manage the behavior of students in instructional setting to ensure the environment is conducive to the learning process. Take the leading role in the development of the Art curriculum. Coordinate instructional activities and collaborate with other professional staff, both school and non-school based, as required to maximize learning opportunities. Request assistance of and work with resource personnel as needed. Manage allotted learning time to maximize student achievement.

Supervise and assign work to classroom aides and parent/student volunteers, if appropriate. Ensure continuous communication with parents, both written and oral, to keep them informed of student progress. Assist with identifying needed Art materials and supplies for each school year. Write appropriate requisitions for needed materials and supplies and submit to the appropriate personnel for processing. Ensure classroom and/or instructional environment is attractive, healthful, safe, and conducive to learning and that materials are in good condition and accessible to students.

Participate in program-wide student activities. Participate in the writing implementation of educational plans and reviews as required. Work in a self-contained, team, departmental, itinerant capacity, or at a field of work as required. Participate in in-service and staff development activities and staff meetings as required. Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal and/or supervisor.

Terms of Employment:
Full-time, 10 months (Part-time as needed) Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel EOE