Art Teacher

Phillips Programs; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

Phillips Programs in Laurel, MD is seeking a Special Education Art Teacher for a full-time position. The role involves providing art instruction across grades, managing behavior, and supervising students.

A valid Maryland teaching license in Art Education is required, and experience with students with emotional and behavioral needs is preferred. The salary range is between $53,000 and $87,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid Maryland teaching license in Art Education is required.
• Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides art instruction to all classes, including middle, lower, and high school students.
• Evaluates students’ academic and behavioral functioning and adjusts instruction as needed.
• Chairs the Art Committee and coordinates fine arts activities.

Skills

Valid Maryland teaching license in Art Education

Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral needs

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Laurel, MD 20723
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education
Title: Special Education Art Teacher + Signing Bonus

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:

• 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