Art Teacher

May Institute; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Education Support

Retirement Planning

Career Growth

Well-Being Resources

Flexibility

Job summary

May Center School in Randolph, MA is seeking an Art Teacher to design and lead art education for students across the autism spectrum. You’ll collaborate with classroom teachers to provide instruction, materials, and ongoing support, while implementing ABA-based strategies and communicating progress.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring student safety. Candidates should have a degree in Special Education or Art Education and a passion for helping

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Special Education, Art Education, or related field.
• Experience: Working with students with disabilities.
• Skills: Leadership, problem-solving, and ABA knowledge preferred.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead art classes for each classroom, coordinating the schedule with your supervisor.
• Guide classroom teachers in delivering art activities with instruction, materials, and ongoing support.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain art supplies inventory.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to communicate student progress and needs.
• Build students’ skills through structured programs and ABA strategies.
• Implement teaching practices, behavior plans, and emergency procedures per IEPs.

Skills

Leadership

ABA knowledge

Communication

Organization

Adaptability

Empathy

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Degree in Special Education

Job description

Art Teacher
May Center School, Randolph, MA
Year-Round Program

The Art Teacher develops and leads art education for students at the May Center School. In this role, you’ll work with students across the autism spectrum, including students who may have significant challenging behaviors. When needed, you’ll use Safety-Care-approved physical management procedures with respect and dignity, in accordance with May Institute policies and procedures

What You’ll Do

• Design and lead art classes for each classroom, coordinating the schedule with your supervisor.
• Guide classroom teachers in delivering art activities by providing instruction, materials, and ongoing support.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain an inventory of art supplies, sharing inventory updates with your supervisor as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to communicate individual students’ progress and needs.
• Build students’ skills and independence through structured teaching programs and applied behavior analysis (ABA) strategies.
• Implement teaching practices, behavior support plans, and emergency management procedures in accordance with each student’s IEP, behavior plan, and school policies.
• Collect behavioral data and maintain assigned written communication and documentation.
• Support student communication using methods appropriate to each student’s needs.
• Encourage participation through helpful, respectful interactions that recognize each student’s individual differences.
• Manage student groups and support more than one student at a time during art activities.
• Supervise students’ safety and well-being, assist with personal hygiene and self-care as needed, and ensure access to emergency medical attention when necessary.
• Protect student confidentiality and follow policies for student records and privacy.
• Assist in other classrooms when necessary and complete required training to maintain current skills.

What You Bring

• Education: Degree in Special Education, Art Education, or related field.
• Experience: Working with students with disabilities.
• Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and ABA knowledge preferred
• Qualities: Empathy, patience, and a passion for making a difference.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual student needs.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including documenting and sharing student progress.
• Organization: Ability to plan art activities, prepare materials, and manage supplies.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust instruction and support different learning and communication needs.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay: $60,000-$75,000

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.
• Retirement Planning: 403(b) with employer match.
• Career Growth: Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
• Well-Being Resources: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
• Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits