Art Specialist - School Age Program

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) • Town of Huntington, NY

1d • $44,500 - $82,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Paid Training
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• Paid time off for school breaks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level