Company Description

AHRC New York City is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full and equitable lives. Come join our team and discover your passion.

Job Description

Currently seeking a Special Education Art Teacher for Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.

Benefits of working for AHRC NYC:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Referral Program
• Professional Development
• & more

Role Description:

• Full Time | Monday-Friday
• Hours: 8:30 A.M-3:30 P.M
• Responsibilities include: Demonstrate knowledge of developmental disabilities of students and their impact on performance and functioning.
• Assess students’ needs and abilities and develop individualized art programs based on findings.
• Implement an Art Curriculum that incorporates current theory, research, and practice and meets the needs and abilities of school age students with autism and other disabilities.
• Prepare daily lesson plans with activities that are aligned to NYS Common Core Standards, informed by authentic assessment data which advance academic goals and, as applicable, reflect the objectives on the IEP; and progress reports as needed.
• Incorporate goals and clinical recommendations into each student’s program.
• Work directly with students, engaging in and supervising all art activities and coordinate staffs’ interactions with students.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,760.00 - $81,411.00 per year

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• BA or MA and New York State Certification in Art required; experience in autism preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.