Art Teacher (Victory Learning Center)

OLV Human Services • Lackawanna, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Victory Learning Center is expanding and opening new classrooms in 2026, offering specialized educational services for students aged 5-21 diagnosed with Autism or a Cognitive Disability paired with a mental health diagnosis. We are seeking an Art Teacher to provide specialized art activities for students with disabilities in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Our schools serve students who are residentially placed or referred through their local school district's Committee on Special Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education
• Initial NYS Teaching Certification in Art
• Computer skills
• Continuing education as per NYS Office of Profession guidelines
• All required agency trainings (including Applied Behavior Analysis, SCIP-R)
• All trainings required by programs in which you service individuals
• 1-2 years teaching experience
• 1-2 years working with individuals with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental health involvement.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and/or mental illness in a variety of educational settings.
• Creates flexible program and learning environments that provide specialized activities in Art for students with disabilities.
• Provides an educational climate that encompasses success, independence, a productive atmosphere, and provides students with encouragement, safety, and stimulation.
• Completes weekly lesson plans based on a developmentally appropriate curriculum which follows the New York State Educational Department Learning Standards.
• Prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of the students.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of subject matter (Art), ability to think critically, and individualize instruction.
• Implements Classroom Behavior Management Plan (Tier 1) and any student-specific Tier 2 or Tier 3 Interventions.
• Acts as a team leader of classroom staff including assistants, therapists, and social workers.
• Communicates effectively with parents (through notebooks, phone calls, conferences, district meetings, communication app, etc.).
• Completes quarterly progress reports on all students that are distributed to parents and the school districts.
• Maintains student confidentiality within HIPPA/FERPA and agency guidelines.
• Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance options
• Dental insurance options (free insurance options!)
• Vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 savings every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200
• Dental services
• Outpatient Mental Health services
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

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