Art Teacher, South County Academy
About The Position
The Art Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering engaging art lessons that foster creativity, self-expression, and an appreciation for visual arts. They will guide students in exploring various artistic techniques, mediums, and art history while supporting individual artistic growth. This role involves teaching students with significant emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential school setting. The teacher will also develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards, and work collaboratively with the management team to ensure the safety, stability, and wellbeing of students placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This is a part-time, year-round position.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Teaching or Education
- RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education
- Knowledge base around subject matter i.e Art, Phys Ed, Science, Math, English, History
- Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
- Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
- Excellent multitasking and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary
Nice To Haves
- Spanish Speaking (compensated)
Responsibilities
- Developing and delivering engaging art lessons that foster creativity, self-expression, and an appreciation for visual arts
- Guiding students in exploring various artistic techniques, mediums, and art history while supporting individual artistic growth
- Teaching students with significant emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential school setting
- Developing and monitoring student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards
- Working collaboratively with the management team to ensure the safety, stability and wellbeing of students in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families
- Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
