Part-Time Art Therapist for Autistic Students

ADP, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Creekside School in San Jose, CA is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Art Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. The role provides direct art therapy services to students with autism and developmental disabilities, using expressive and process-oriented approaches to build coping and social-emotional skills.

You will design and manage an engaging art therapy program, collaborate with teachers and related services, document progress with data, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Art Therapy or related field.
• Registered Art Therapist (ATR or ATR-BC).
• Two years of professional experience with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage an engaging art therapy program.
• Provide individual and group art therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with teachers and related services to support student goals.
• Collect and review data to adjust programming.
• Maintain a safe, organized therapy space.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Data collection

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Art Therapy or related field

ATR or ATR-BC registration

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Creekside School in San Jose, CA is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Art Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. The role provides direct art therapy services to students with autism and developmental disabilities, using expressive and process-oriented approaches to build coping and social-emotional skills.

You will design and manage an engaging art therapy program, collaborate with teachers and related services, document progress with data, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment