Art Teacher - Special Education

Title: Special Education Art Teacher + Signing Bonus

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Annandale, VA OR Fairfax, VA

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.

We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Art Teacher does:

The Art Teacher provides art instruction and supports students’ academic, behavioral, and vocational development across grade levels. Responsibilities include:

• Provides art instruction to all classes, including middle, lower, and high school students
• Teaches content‑area courses for high school credit
• Provides weekly art instruction to middle and lower school classes
• Teaches afternoon work‑skills modules for high school students
• Selects appropriate instructional materials and strategies aligned with curriculum goals
• Evaluates students’ academic and behavioral functioning and adjusts instruction as needed
• Implements individual and group behavior management programs
• Actively supervises students to ensure safety, including hallway transitions, bus, and playground duty
• Assists in crises as needed
• Chairs the Art Committee and coordinates fine arts activities
• Serves as liaison for community art opportunities
• Assists with coordination of volunteers in art and special activity areas
• Maintains art and work‑skills equipment, inventory, and supplies
• Maintains program budget and reports expenditures to supervisor

What the Art Teacher brings to the team:

• Valid Virginia teaching license in Art Education, or
• Valid Virginia Special Education license with demonstrated fine arts experience
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral needs preferred