Art Teacher - Special Education

Title: Special Education Art Teacher Signing BonusPosition Type: Full-timeLocation: Annandale, VA OR Fairfax, VAWhat we do and offer our team:PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program! What the Art Teacher does:The Art Teacher provides art instruction and supports students' academic, behavioral, and vocational development across grade levels. Responsibilities include:Provides art instruction to all classes, including middle, lower, and high school studentsTeaches content-area courses for high school creditProvides weekly art instruction to middle and lower school classesTeaches afternoon work-skills modules for high school studentsSelects appropriate instructional materials and strategies aligned with curriculum goalsEvaluates students' academic and behavioral functioning and adjusts instruction as neededImplements individual and group behavior management programsActively supervises students to ensure safety, including hallway transitions, bus, and playground dutyAssists in crises as neededChairs the Art Committee and coordinates fine arts activitiesServes as liaison for community art opportunitiesAssists with coordination of volunteers in art and special activity areasMaintains art and work-skills equipment, inventory, and suppliesMaintains program budget and reports expenditures to supervisorWhat the Art Teacher brings to the team:Valid Virginia teaching license in Art Education, orValid Virginia Special Education license with demonstrated fine arts experienceExperience working with students with emotional and behavioral needs preferred

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