What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher (Adaptive Art) position at Atlanta Public Schools?
Teacher (Adaptive Art)
Chief Academic Officer
Certified - Position - SPECIAL EDUCATION ADAPTED CURRICULUM (P-12)
Job Number : 4600283016
Start Date :
Open Date : 06/13/2023
Closing Date : 07/31/2023
POSITION SUMMARY:
Adaptive art, while considered an area within the fine and performing arts department, has a unique purpose and identity which operates synergistically with general art education. The adaptive art teacher primarily utilizes goals and objectives from each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to structure and set goals for each individual adaptive art class. As a result, academic, communication, fine motor, and social skills are addressed as delineated in IEP domains. The adaptive art teacher in APS is certified as a Georgia art educator and has experience with special needs populations. The APS art curriculum serves as a guide to plan developmentally appropriate lessons.
Most students with exceptionalities and special needs are accommodated in regular K-12 art classes. The adaptive art teacher, however, serves certain self-contained special education classes and serves as a resource to teachers as time allows. The program serves students districtwide and can be taken instead of the regular education art course.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Requirements :
EDUCATION:
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Compensation :
SALARY GRADE: T4 - T7
SALARY RANGE: APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)
WORK DAYS: 202 Days
FLSA Status : Exempt
Employment Category :
Certificated
Reports to: : Coordinator of Fine Arts
Chief Academic Officer
Certified - Position - SPECIAL EDUCATION ADAPTED CURRICULUM (P-12)
Job Number : 4600283016
Start Date :
Open Date : 06/13/2023
Closing Date : 07/31/2023
POSITION SUMMARY:
Adaptive art, while considered an area within the fine and performing arts department, has a unique purpose and identity which operates synergistically with general art education. The adaptive art teacher primarily utilizes goals and objectives from each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to structure and set goals for each individual adaptive art class. As a result, academic, communication, fine motor, and social skills are addressed as delineated in IEP domains. The adaptive art teacher in APS is certified as a Georgia art educator and has experience with special needs populations. The APS art curriculum serves as a guide to plan developmentally appropriate lessons.
Most students with exceptionalities and special needs are accommodated in regular K-12 art classes. The adaptive art teacher, however, serves certain self-contained special education classes and serves as a resource to teachers as time allows. The program serves students districtwide and can be taken instead of the regular education art course.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Work in conjunction with classroom teachers and related professionals to address the goals and objectives that are stated in the individual education plans (IEP) of each student.
- Participate in generation of IEP goals and objectives as requested.
- Review the IEP of each student as part of the assessment process.
- Design art lessons and creative experiences to target student needs.
- Facilitate adaptive art classes based on IEP goals and objectives for small groups or on an individual basis.
- Evaluate effectiveness of adaptations after each lesson, continually adjusting to better address IEP goals and objectives.
- Select and maintain adaptive art tools, supplies, and materials.
- Display student work within school and prepare off site exhibitions as needed.
- Regularly take part in professional activities and continuing education to maintain current credentials and gain additional skills in facilitating adaptive art services with diverse populations.
- Serve as adaptive art advocate within educational community by presenting lectures and workshops to parents, teachers, and students in general education programs.
- Report to the arts coordinator for evaluation and responsibilities as outlined in the contract.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with school principals and staff, central office administrators, staff, parents, students, care providers, volunteers, and external customers.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
- Required to attend scheduled shift during regular business hours as mandated.
Requirements :
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's required.
- Master's, Specialist, Doctorate degree preferred.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
- T4-T7 Georgia Certification required.
- ART (P-12)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with practical application of principles, practices, and methods applicable to all students with disabilities a preferred.
Compensation :
SALARY GRADE: T4 - T7
SALARY RANGE: APS Salary Schedule (All Positions)
WORK DAYS: 202 Days
FLSA Status : Exempt
Employment Category :
Certificated
Reports to: : Coordinator of Fine Arts
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