ART INSTRUCTOR II

Art Instructor 2

The Art Instructor 2 provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a creative and person-centered environment. The incumbent also promotes the studio and works to integrate the individuals supported with the local community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Art Instruction

• Guides artists in art processes, while teaching materials and technique skills.
• Participates in the creation and development of a curriculum aimed at the education and enrichment of persons served.
• Teaches art making and vocational skills.

Individual Support and Community Integration

• Works individually, as needed, with individuals served in the removal of barriers to learning and in the enhancement of participation in services.
• Support individuals in the community based on individual service outcomes and frequency and duration as described in the individual service plan.
• Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team with the goal of providing services that are holistic and values based.
• Meets, as needed, with the collateral support of the individuals served to provide services in concert with other life goals.
• Develops volunteers working in the studio.

Administration

• Works with the team to create functional aspects of day-to-day processes, as well as attends staff meetings and bi-annual in-service training.
• Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner to support current and ongoing services.
• Tracks daily attendance and manages the grouping of staff to facilitate classes and provide support relating to special projects.
• Collaborates and oversees efficient organization of the studio, classes, supplies and storage, including managing the art studio materials and create inventories, when needed.
• Assures the health and safety aspects of studio activity and reports health and safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 year of related experience in an art discipline
• OR High School Diploma / GED equivalency, plus 3 years of studio practice, including 1 year of related experience in an art discipline.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI check, if applicable.
• Driver's license and personal vehicle, preferred.