Art Teacher - Special Education
Title: Special Education Art Teacher + Signing Bonus
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Laurel, MD
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 Maryland teaching license in Art Education, required
- OR valid Maryland Special Education license with demonstrated fine arts experience
- Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral needs, preferred