Art Teacher

Title: Special Education Art Teacher + Signing BonusPosition 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