Art Teacher

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Provide on-site and alternative/additional educational services to adolescent program participants in a cognitive retraining and educational setting following their rehabilitation JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Plans schedules and provides weekly early educational in-home services for assigned caseload of infant/toddlers with special needs Administers and documents all program assessments and updates accurately meeting designated timelines. Maintains confidential client records/files and keeps all child and family information confidential. Designs implements and adapts activities for language cognitive fine and gross motor sensory self-help and social/emotional development for each individual child utilizing best practices Models effective adult-child interactions and provides written information on parenting and child development as needed. Provides parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching. Logs all phone and face-to-face contacts with the family and their Infant Service Coordinator. Completes and submits all required program and client paperwork accurately and in a timely manner Protects children and family rights and fulfills the responsibilities of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse/neglect. Maintains personal calendar meets timelines completes tasks and allows flexibility in scheduling so as to accompany the Coordinator on initial visits. Meets parents needs for scheduling home visits (i.e.: early evening appointments may be necessary) Monitors documents and shares the childs progress with the family Coordinator Infant Service Coordinator and immediate supervisor. Communicates and collaborates effectively with families and all professionals verbally and in writing. Assists families Infant Service Coordinators and SELPA/Districts with program transitions at childs 3rd birthday. Attends SELPA planning meetings and IEPs bi-monthly staff meetings and actively participates in additional professional development opportunities. Abides by all program policies and other Creative Home Programs/Mentor guidelines as set forth in the Teacher/Employee Handbook and any amendments presented hereafter Performs other related duties and activities as RESPONSIBILITIES None Required Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in EducationTwo years experience working with children in the applicable age group and their Licenses and Registrations: Therapy or Nursing License preferred. Special Education certification preferred. Current drivers license car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving servicesOther Skills and Abilities: N/A Other Requirements: Travel required as neededPhysical Requirements: Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.