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Job Description Summary of Art Teacher-Special Education The Art Teacher provides direct and appropriate individualized instruction based on objectives in art according to the New York Learning Standards and develops social skills while maintaining classroom discipline and safety. The Art Teacher collaborates with a multidisciplinary team that includes teaching assistants, teacher aides, social workers, parents/guardians, residential staff, administration, and other professionals in the education and treatment of each child. The Art Teacher reports student progress by reviewing the IEP on a quarterly basis, completing a daily computer log, participating in quarterly Planning Conferences, and by issuing report cards. Schedule: Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm daily, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Entry Level Qualifications of Art Teacher-Special Education • Certification in Special Education with an art background or Certified in Art with Special Education experience., • Teaching Experience Preferred., • Must be willing to both work with and seek to increase their sensitivity and competency in working with clients with diverse characteristics that may include, but are not limited to any of the following: race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, physical and mental health histories, and differing socio-economic backgrounds., • Must be willing and flexible in service provision to clients in terms of location of services, which may include, but are not limited to: in agency facilities, in the client’s home, in the client’s community, at the client’s school, in another service provider, etc. as indicated by the nature of service and the client’s needs., • Must be willing and able to participate in the supervision of all teaching assistants/teacher aides that work in the classroom., • Supports overall strategic plan of the organization., • Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments., • Ability to access and utilize ADP app on smartphone or other device for access to agency programs. Physical Requirements of Art Teacher- Special Education • Candidates who are successfully hired, must participate in our Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training which concludes with a written and verbal test, and you will be evaluated on conducting a proper physical restraint., • Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs, and lift weights of up to 30 lbs., • Have the physical capacity to restrain or assist in the restraint of a child., • Adherence to all policies and procedures., • Punctual and regular attendance as scheduled., • Safe and successful performance of job tasks., • Willingness to be flexible and collaborate with all team members, willingness to go beyond the bounds of normal responsibilities to ensure safety and effectiveness of school., • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the incumbent. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor., • Personal and sick time, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Benefits, • 401(k) Employer Contributions, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flex Spending Accounts, • Employer Paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance, • Professional Development Working Conditions of Art Teacher- Special Education • 10-month school year and 6-week summer program*:, • Hours – 8:30am-3:30pm daily, except for one day per week so designated for staff conference: 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Job DescriptionCreative Teacher Assistants - Part-time Studio and Digital Art Job Description How would you like to create WOW moments for our K-12 students through fun, engaging and accessible classroom experiences? If you are looking for an opportunity to gain experience assisting amazing teachers to challenge and engage students, then we would love to hear from you. Our dynamic and unique curriculum is fun to teach and highly motivational. * The hours are around 5- 10 hours a week after 3pm and during the days on Saturdays and Sundays. So this would be ideal for a student. * You will assist in a variety of different classes: Drawing, Painting, Street Art, Manga/Cartooning, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Photography, Video Production and Game Design * The pay rate is $16-$18 per hour * Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience, we will train you Qualifications: * Passionate and enthusiastic about art & creative education * Currently studying a visual arts related subject or recently graduated with a fine arts or art education degree * Focused on great student outcomes and making sure students have fun * Always prepared and open to new ideas * Great customer service skills * Reliable and punctual * Flexible and ready to learn Who We Are: One River School of Art & Design, a company whose mission is to “transform art education,” is celebrating 10 years in business. We teach art through the lens of contemporary living artists. We are committed to providing an exceptional experience to our students and staff. A recent Employee Engagement Survey returned a 94% overall approval rating. “I have never worked for a better company,” said one of our team members. How to Apply: You will find the application process easy and quick. Upload your resume with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and letting us know about any special skills and experiences you would like to highlight for us. You will get confirmation that we have received your application, no resume black hole here! Every candidate who is being considered for hire will need to pass a background check before the offer is final. One River provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,