Job Description

To strengthen the student’s artistic, behavioral, emotional, social and academic skills to enable the student to recognize the importance of participating in artistic activities that are designed to develop her/his creativity. To implement an art program that will facilitate the treatment process in compliance with the student’s IEP. Reports to the Director of Education. This is an exempt position. This position serves two locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops an appropriate art curriculum to supplement the academic curriculum and enhance the creativity of each student.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the behavioral management system used in the Learning Center.

• Performs behavioral observations to obtain baseline data and writes a report concerning the child’s entry level of behavioral/emotional/social functioning as requested by the Director of Education, other team members, the LEA, DCF or parents.

• Establish a secure environment where students will exhibit responsible personal and social behaviors. 5. Review the functioning of each student quarterly through report cards and objectives when appropriate.
• Provide updated written progress reports for PPT meetings as requested by the Director of Education, team members, LEA, DCF, or parents.
• Effect communication within the interdisciplinary framework of the agency and complete a report when involved in a critical incident.

• Support other members of the education and/or treatment team when needed and actively participate in school functions.

• Participate actively in planning and implementation of extracurricular and/or other special school events sponsored by the Learning Center. Support other activities and events sponsored by the agency.

• Attend and actively participate in all in-service training sessions and regularly scheduled staff meetings

• Displays exemplary role modeling on the job and when in contact with the students at the Learning Center

• Maintains current Connecticut Teacher Certification
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Education

Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:

B.S./B.A. degree in Art Education from an accredited college or university and CT State Certification in either Art Education or Special Education required. Two years in a regular or special education school desired. Must have a positive attitude, demonstrated good judgment and the ability to establish rapport with children, colleagues and staff from diverse ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Must be able to function as a part of a team and to demonstrate flexibility in meeting program needs as they occur. Post-employment training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR is required. Commitment to the CT Code of Responsibility for Teachers* (attached) is requisite.

Ädelbrook is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Accordingly, all decision affecting our staff are made on the basis of Ädelbrook’s mission, personnel policies and applicable state and federal laws. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, marital status or handicap.