Art Teacher, Special Education
Job Title: Art Teacher, Special Education
Location: Boston, On-Site
Position Type: Full-Time
Summary of position:
The Baker Center for Children and Families (also known as Judge Baker Children's Center), promotes the best possible mental health of children and families through the integration of research, intervention, training, and policy.
The Manville School seeks a full-time Visual Arts teacher to create and implement a comprehensive art program for K-10 students with complex learning and social-emotional challenges. Manville's Visual Arts teacher works collaboratively with team members across disciplines to provide students with opportunities for self-expression and social skill development in the art classroom and in elective offerings.
What's in it for me?
- Gain experience and further your career in a highly regarded, reputable organization
- Work in a supportive, collegial, and collaborative atmosphere
- Exposure to a variety of educational disciplines and methods through engaging professional development
- Ample resources to support instruction and leadership
- Mentorship and supervision to support in your professional growth, including licensure when possible
- Ability to enjoy summers off or earn an additional 10% of your salary by working in a 5-week, 20-day Summer Program
Essential duties:
- Responsible for establishing a safe, organized, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
- Ensures that the school's K–10 visual arts program is aligned with the MA Arts Framework.
- Maintains a structured, yet flexible and responsive learning environment; incorporates principles of TAB-choice based pedagogy.
- Uses a variety of instructional techniques and media.
- Plans and orchestrates weekly Arts Electives that incorporate student interests and opportunities for peer collaboration.
- Supports the school's integrated team model through professional communication and collaboration.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors required, with corresponding MA teaching certification
Experience:
- 1 year teaching in a school setting required or 3+ years of related experience with a similar population.
(Cover letter and a recent resume required for consideration.) – only if applicable.
Logistics
License/Certification: Teaching Certification or eligibility for DOE waiver, required.
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
Open Date: Aug 1, 2024
Benefits
We offer Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision options; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes, immediate enrollment into retirement, with company contribution (4%) and match up to (4%) after 2 years of employment. We offer opportunities to get involved in various department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits please visit our website at bakercenter.org/benefits
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.