Art Specialist - School Age Program

Brightway•Huntington, NY

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

Art Specialist - School Age Program Full-Time, Salary $44,500 - $82,500/year Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose? Shift Available: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree and NYS Teacher Certification in Art.
Ability to work with individuals with developmental disabilities is required.
Must possess creative arts skills and ability to properly use basic and readily available materials.
Must possess good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs
Lift/move 20 lbs (mats)
Run after student up to 500 feet
Run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet
Kneel, twist and bend
Respond to fire alarms

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conducts art classes to all classrooms as assigned and scheduled.
May be required to travel to multiple School Age Program (SAP) locations to conduct classes.
Independently develops and implements curriculum consistent with the NYS requirements for Art.
Develops and implements student art assessments consistent with NYS requirements for Art.
Prepares session notes and plans and implements art sessions according to program policies and procedures.
Works collaboratively with classroom staff using thematic units.
Prepares IEP goals consistent with the Learning Standards.
Documents all sessions according to procedures established by the program.
Communicates with the parents in the program regarding the progress of students. Communications shall be by flyer, newsletter, letter to parents, attendance at parent meetings, etc. at intervals prescribed by the program.
Attends and successfully completes all required training and in-services.
Presents and teaches in-services to staff as requested.
Manages materials, supplies and equipment necessary for proper art instruction.
Ensures that materials, supplies, and equipment are available as necessary and are properly used.
Facilitates and is responsible for displaying student artwork throughout the respective classrooms and schools.
Expected to lead and manage SAP-related art projects as requested.
Creates and maintains bulletin boards or program displays as assigned.
Creates art instructional activity for special instructional purposes or for specific students as needed (i.e., art activities to support social skills or thematic unit, or for use as reinforcement).
Works with individual students as needed to maintain ratio.
Provides a push in service and will not be assigned to a specific classroom, unless advised by a supervisor to use a particular location.
Collaborates with the other Therapists (Speech therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Phys Ed, Music, Technology) routinely to facilitate cooperative learning and building on other skills.
Assists with bus duty, lunch coverage, committees for building climate/staff morale and graduation and other duties as assigned.
Assures that seasonal decorations are displayed in the program and /or site.
Be familiar with and perform job duties in accordance with all agency and program policies and procedures.