Art Teacher

St. Mary's School for the Deaf

2253 Main Street

Buffalo , NY 14214

Certified - Teaching - Art Teacher {ART}

Job Number 3300047138

Start Date

Open Date 05/09/2024

Closing Date 08/09/2024

• Plans and prepares lessons and other instructional materials following curriculum guidelines;

• Instructs students in various subjects using American Sign Language and English

• Monitoring of inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed.

• Confers with parents, testing specialists, and other administrators to develop individual educational plans for students.

• Encourages students to participate in the class discussions and activities.

• Prepares, administers, and scores academic tests and records results;

• Meets and confers with parents and with supervisor to discuss students' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements;

• Assists in selecting appropriate textbooks and classroom learning materials.

• Participates in curriculum development;

• Maintains updated lesson plans as prescribed by the curriculum;

• Intercedes in emergency situations as required;

• Attends departmental and faculty meetings;

• Maintains order in the classroom;

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Participates in NYS Retirement System

• NYS Disability, Paid Family Leave Benefits

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Salary: From 40000.00

Salary: To 65000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 09/01/2024

Required Certification Type Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}

Specialized Training Working With Children, TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Technology Literacy Microsoft Office

Coaching/Club Interests Art Club, American Sign Language

Additional Job Information

(1) Special Education Certification, Art education, visual art education and classroom experience or equivalent

(2) Master?s degree in Deaf Education, preferred

(3) Eligibility for NYS certification as a Teacher of the Deaf; Special Needs AND

(4) The ability to successfully complete a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each position as determined by SMSD OR The willingness to train toward successful completion of a Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) at the proficiency level defined for each position as determined by SMSD. ASL classes, training provided.

NOTE: The school may also require employees in this classification to complete successful training in behavior management programs including but not limited to TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) which will be provided by St. Mary?s School for the Deaf.

Contact Person's Name MARY DESTEFANO

Contact Person's Title Director of Human Resources

Contact Person's Phone 716-834-7200

Contact Person's Email maryd@smsdk12.org