Art Teacher

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: The Art Teacher is an energetic and flexible employee eager to work in our therapeutic day school with a high-needs population. This position is responsible for providing instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness, and sound judgment that is consistent with the rules and regulations of the Central Massachusetts Collaborative. Applicants should be able to engage and motivate students, have effective classroom management strategies, and possess a love and joy for art.

• Plan, develop, and implement various art experiences through creativity and resourcefulness, which lends to the educational growth and development of the targeted student population.
• Develop effective classroom presentation techniques and review, correct, and reinforce instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.
• Plan a balanced art program and organize daily class time to accomplish preparation, rehearsal, and instruction within the allotted time.
• Develop effective techniques for academic assessment and management of art projects.
• Align instruction with MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Differentiates the art curriculum to meet the needs of the individual student and the student body.
• Communicates clearly with parents and school faculty/staff on the progress of individual students.
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned art materials and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Works collaboratively with program directors and staff to provide art programs and displays for school assemblies, open houses, parent meetings, and seasonal programs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during art classes.
• Addresses and handles students with behavioral issues that may occur during art class.
• Maintains data and all required documentation.
• Supervises para-professionals who attend art classes with students.
• Completes CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention training upon hire and maintains CPI/nonviolent crisis intervention certification.
• Demonstrates sound judgments and decisions aligned with school regulations and philosophy, promotes a positive school climate that fosters high student expectations, and employs appropriate strategies that address multiple learning styles for all students.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and the ability to deal with people professionally.
• Has the physical ability to reach, grasp, and handle objects using upper extremities and lift and carry objects and/or classroom equipment up to 45 pounds.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the director.

• Appropriate MA Teacher’s Certification.
• Advanced educational preparation in the discipline or area of certification.
• Experience in the discipline or area of certification.
• Ability to work with artists at all skill levels.
• Willingness to promote and sustain a culture of art in and among the school community.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Position Type: Full-time

Work Schedule: 183 days

Work Hours: 7.5 hours per day and additional hours as outlined in the CBA.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and degree of education as outlined in the CBA.