Art Teacher

Art Teacher

As Art Teacher, you will develop and deliver engaging art-based educational programs that integrate with other key content areas—such as academic subjects, daily living skills, community safety and involvement, social development and transitional planning. Your instruction will support students in making meaningful progress toward placement in the least restrictive environment (LRE) or achieving successful, independent adult living.

Your responsibilities will include:

Instruction & Curriculum

• Designing a dynamic and engaging classroom environment that fosters student motivation and participation.
• Planning and delivering daily, weekly, and monthly lessons aligned with state curriculum standards, ensuring required instructional minutes are met.
• Preparing lesson materials in a format that is easily accessible for substitute teachers.

Student Progress & Documentation

• Completing progress notes at least five times per academic year for administrative use in family and district communications.
• Maintaining accurate non-academic records including communication logs, behavioral tracking, Restrictive Intervention Applications (RIAs), and Notable Event Reports.
• Documenting and reporting individual student progress regularly; attend student-specific meetings as requested.

Compliance & Reporting

• Completing all required Committee on Special Education (CSE) documentation and related forms (e.g., behavior tracking, RIAs, Notables, Community Contact Forms) promptly and thoroughly.
• Implementing behavioral support strategies approved by the treatment team, in accordance with Department of Education regulations.
• Using SCIP-R physical interventions only in emergency situations to ensure safety of staff and students.

Staff Collaboration

• Monitoring and supporting classroom aides and assistants, evaluating their implementation of academic and treatment programs. Assist with staff evaluations when requested.
• Communicating with classroom teachers regarding physical interventions, notable events, and behavioral concerns to ensure proper documentation and parent notification.
• Building strong working relationships with residential, clinical, and family teams, as well as external service providers.
• Participating in community orientation meetings and workshops related to Easterseals New York.

You're a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years' teaching experience and/or master's degree preferred.
• Current and valid NYS art teaching certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000/yr + $3,000 bonus (for successful candidates and paid out ½ at 3 months and ½ at 6 months)
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Floating)
  • Retirement plan (403b)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Life/Accident insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

The mission of Easterseals New York is to spread help, hope, and answers.

We operate programs that enable people with special needs to achieve equality, dignity, and independence in their own communities. We provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives everyday.

In Rochester, NY we operate The Kessler Center, an approved private special education (853) school offering both residential (CRP) and day placements for students with developmental disabilities. The Kessler Center is an available option for school districts seeking an out-of-district placement for students who need an alternative educational path due to their developmental disabilities. The Kessler Center has broad expertise working with students across the entire range of developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as with children who struggle with behavioral challenges. In addition to The Kessler Center, we operate a DayHab program and provide respite care.

Easterseals New York joined The Fedcap Group in 2015.

The Fedcap Group provides equal 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. We are an EOE employer committed to diversity.