Art Teacher

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This position is responsible for the instruction of art education programs and curricula for exceptional students. The Art Teacher provides curriculum-based learning and performance experiences and will incorporate aspects of the Individual childs Education Plan (IEP) and transition goals. The Art Teacher manages the paraeducators in the classroom. The Art Teacher reports to the principal.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses and evaluates student abilities and needs.
• Provides general arts instruction as prescribed by the Pennsylvania State Standards for Arts Education.
• Plans develops and implements individualized and group instruction and therapeutic behavior management relative to the needs of the individuals or group in the classroom.
• Assists in the data collection process and procedure for students; collaborates with school staff on data accuracy and problem solving for improved student outcomes and progress monitoring.
• Completes appropriate written reports plans and records relative to the educational program (point sheets behavior data plans academic progress and social goals progress) in a timely and professional manner.
• Plans and facilitates instruction with adaptations as designated in the students IEP.
• Supervises and sets clear expectations for paraeducator staff in their supportive role in the classroom with the goal of ensuring best practices for all students educationally and therapeutically.
• Effectively manages the classroom environment including engaging students and incorporating proactive behavior management strategies.
• Maintains an organized classroom that fosters structure and support conducive to learning.
• Fully engages in staff development trainings to continue to develop and maintain skills regarding the dynamic needs of students.
• Adheres to the core competencies of teacher expectations: planning and preparation instructional delivery content knowledge and pedagogy and professionalism.
• Communicates regularly with parents or guardians.
• Adheres to all PHMC and Fairwold Academy policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Must excel in at least one performance medium including theatre and visual arts sculpting ceramics photography carving loom clay etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of educational staff and parents to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Excellent ability to work with students of all ages levels and from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies for students experiencing behavior management challenges.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and principals of child growth and development with an emphasis on social-emotional development and low incidence disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of School Wide Positive Behavior Support systems including PBIS data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively instruct assess and evaluate students with behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Demonstrated skills with computers data systems and electronic reports.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sufficient mobility and ability to participate in managing the safety of a child through physical or personal interventions.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT:

• Adherence to all PA Chapter 14 Special Education regulations and timelines.
• Adherence to the Pennsylvania standards expectations for music education.
• Provide instruction in the following areas:
  • General classroom art
  • High school elective
  • Art club
  • Any combination of theatre and art programming
  • Provide student showcase opportunities at least twice per academic year and other opportunities as needed.
• Provide data and progress for IEP meetings; participate with professionalism accurate data and records and respectful parent communications.
• Plan develop and implement a weekly lesson guide for assigned curricula adhering to pacing timelines and scripted programs providing adaptations and modifications as necessary to accommodate students IEPs.
• Deliver consistent instruction that demonstrates 1) knowledge of content and pedagogy through a variety of active engagement and instructional strategies 2) effective questioning and discussion techniques 3) positive and constructive feedback and 4) responsiveness to student learning and behavioral needs.
• Manage a safe and orderly classroom environment that demonstrates 1) purposeful and equitable learning 2) structured routines and classroom expectations 3) skillful organization of the physical space and 4) positive appropriate and highly respectful interactions among students and staff.
• Manage student data assess student learning and monitor progress. Complete documentation reports summaries and other evaluative measures of students individual academic and social progress aligned to the instructional goals showing evidence of adaptations as needed within dictated timelines.
• Manage paraeducator staff by setting clear expectations for their supportive role in the classroom ensuring best practices for all students educationally and therapeutically.
• Adhere to all proactive behavioral incident management and reporting protocols including SCM PBIS and trauma-informed practices as designated by PHMC and Fairwold policy.
• Ensure effective management and instructional delivery of the classroom continues with thorough substitute plans and routines and communication with the instructional team.
• Ensure student point sheets include positive and accurate daily feedback for parent communication.
• Provides support to the school community at all times to maintain an orderly school environment; provides support to students in crisis or those students demonstrating non-compliant behavior.
• Engage in full active and frequent participation in professional development events and opportunities with the consistent application of new learning in the classroom and sharing of learning with colleagues.
• Engage in full active participation in professional school events that may extend beyond the school day including but not limited to Back to School Night Parent Conferences Academic Honors PBIS Events.
• Full and active compliance with all PHMC and Fairwold academy regarding job performance and conduct standards and expectations.
• Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical demands/work environment:

• Routine school environment. Employee may be involved in de-escalating student behaviors using mandatory approved techniques.
• Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens; may transport students in agency in accordance with PA Department of Education and Department of Transportation requirements and school and PHMC procedures.
• Ability to climb stairs and walk on uneven terrain play yards and school grounds.
• Ability to move rapidly forward backward and laterally.
• Physical capacity to lift move and position a student up to age 21 who may weigh 150 pounds or more with the assistance of other properly training personnel.
• Ability to independently utilize routine office equipment.
• Ability to independently travel outside of school hours as determined by administration.
• The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current and valid Art Education Certification I or Instructional II.
• One year of experience working with a special needs population in a school setting and an understanding of emotional and behavioral disorders mental health issues autism developmental delays Intellectual disabilities.

Salary:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.