2026 - 2027 Art Therapist

The Cove School•Northbrook, IL

2d•$53,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cove is looking for a unique individual who will support the mission by providing needs-based social-emotional art therapy services to students. The role includes, but is not limited to, facilitating individual and group art therapy sessions to help students develop emotional awareness, coping skills, and self-expression. The art therapist also collaborates with teachers and staff through consultation to support student needs within the classroom environment and promote effective strategies for social-emotional growth. Additionally, the role involves contributing to a positive and supportive school climate by helping to identify student needs and implementing targeted supports that enhance overall student well-being and engagement.

Requirements

M.A. in Art Therapy required.
Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate instructional interventions to meet students’ needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Art Therapy Certification (ATR) preferred.
Previous experience working with special education students with significant learning disabilities preferred.
Experience and/or familiarity with IEP goals preferred.
Experience with providing staff professional development preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized and group art therapy services using evidence-based music interventions aligned with students’ IEP goals, using creative interventions to support self-expression, coping skills, socialization, and overall social-emotional development.
Design and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons across individual, small group, and classroom settings that promote skills such as problem solving, self-awareness, and self-advocacy.
Collaborate and consult with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate art therapy practices into school programming, support student progress, and reinforce social-emotional and academic goals.
Monitor, document, and communicate student progress through ongoing observation, data collection, and regular reporting.
Contribute to a positive school climate by supporting student engagement, showcasing student work, and participating in team meetings, school events, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Provide guidance to students, families, and staff regarding student strengths, needs, and social-emotional development.
Educate students, families, and staff on the importance of art therapy and share current, evidence-based strategies and best practices in the field.
Promote understanding of the role and benefits of art therapy within the school community.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices in art therapy through ongoing professional learning.
Establish and maintain connections with community resources to support students and families.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support program and school needs.