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.

• 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.

• 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.

Full-time, 10 months (Part-time as needed)

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the MOESC Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel

EOE