ART INSTRUCTOR Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

ART INSTRUCTOR

Annandale At Suwanee, Inc.

Suwanee, GA Job Details Estimated:

$38.1K – $49.5K a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Working with people with developmental disabilities CPR Certification English Mid-level Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Non-CDL Class C Special Education Associate’s degree 2 years Full Job Description Department Program Center Reports to Program Center Manager Position Purpose Responsible for planning and implementing a quality program of art, educational and life skills activities designed to ensure that the Villagers experience a full and meaningful life, taking into consideration their interests and abilities, including participation in community activities. This position will be part of the AFLS curriculum delivery team through developing meaningful activities and instruction to reinforce skills acquisition and maintenance. Responsible for planning and implementing community inclusion opportunities for the Villagers. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or AA Degree in Special Education, Art Therapy or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with IDD population. Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Class C Georgia Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance, and meet company policy regarding MVR requirements. Must meet state requirements regarding a GBI and FBI criminal history record check which requires fingerprinting. Must undergo and pass a drug screening and screening for Tuberculosis. Major Duties and Responsibilities Plans, instructs, demonstrates, and assists villagers in creating art, educational, and life skills activities for skill development. Provide documentation in the electronic record system related to Villager performance and participation. Works with other Program Center departments to provide engaging programming and activities. Acts as liaison with community artists and agency personnel for special on and off campus classes, workshops, and events, such as art shows. Plans and/or assists in planning parties, field trips, and special activities to include monitoring of Villagers at these events. Places requisitions for classroom equipment and materials needed for instruction and special events that are within budget requirements. Responsible for adapting activities to meet the developmental abilities of all Villagers in lesson planning, monitoring and implementation. Responsible for upkeep of art and educational equipment, supplies and other operating materials. Facility and materials need to be safe and clean at all times. Provides input and documentation related to behavior plans and AFLS skills development. Provide feedback for Annual Service Review meetings for Villager, evaluating and giving input regarding Villagers’ progress and goal setting as needed. Trains aides on policy, procedures and job requirements as they pertain to the Art Department. Assists in other areas of the Program Center as needed. Assists with maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the Program Center. Assists with Villager hygiene as needed. Attends all required and assigned trainings and meetings. Provides engaging programming on assigned Saturdays. Provides monitoring at dining hall as assigned. Performs other duties that may be necessary in the best interest of Annandale at Suwanee, Inc. to meet the personal service and care of the Villagers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements vAbility to read, write, and speak English. vAbility to count, add, and subtract vAbility to problem solve and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. vAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. vWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands; use fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. vThe employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. Employee is required to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance). vSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. vEmployee is required to transport (drive) and assist Villagers in and out of vehicles. vEmployee is required to perform CPR/First Aid.