School Art Therapist

4 weeks ago

Palatine, Illinois, United States Little City Foundation Full time
Purpose:

To provide high-quality creative art therapy services to students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder, focusing on functional life skills, communication/social skills, behavior coping techniques, motor skills, and self-regulation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Provide group and individual creative art therapy sessions daily, as per the master school and therapy schedule, for students with autism and other intellectual impairments.
  2. Offer daily small group instruction to students on the autism spectrum and/or students with intellectual impairments to ensure understanding and progress in the general education creative art curriculum.
  3. Collaborate with the school team, including teachers, related service providers, and case managers, to provide recommendations and support throughout the school year.
  4. Obtain approval, document, and distribute therapy cancellations to relevant personnel, including the clinical coordinator, school administrator, and classroom teacher.
  5. Submit supply orders to the School Administrator/Clinical Coordinator for approval at least one month prior to the date needed.
  6. Assist classrooms during extra-curricular activities and community-based instruction as needed.
  7. Establish and maintain consistent communication with teachers, related service team members, case managers, and parents/guardians of students on caseload.
  8. Provide support, resources, and recommendations for classrooms on caseload, including modeling strategies, discussing student progress, and assessing student needs.
  9. Manage inventory of therapeutic equipment and assessments, and project needs for budget planning.
  10. Collaborate with the related service therapy team to ensure continuity of services across various settings.
  11. Attend weekly classroom meetings with administration, related services, and classroom staff to discuss students' strengths, progress, areas of concern, and action plans.
  12. Participate in monthly related services meetings to review and improve student progress and systems procedures.
  13. Attend weekly supervision with the Clinical Coordinator.
  14. Participate in both school and agency mandatory professional development and trainings annually or as specified on the school professional development calendar.
  15. Create, develop, and train other school professionals on current trends and evidence-based research methodologies within the creative arts disciplines.
  16. Participate in ongoing professional development to ensure certifications and licensure remain current.
  17. Develop and maintain a safe, fair, and respectful learning environment that celebrates the diversity of the student population.
  18. Work collaboratively within a team environment.
  19. Comply with professional code of ethics and school policies.
  20. Adhere to federal and state legislation, regulation, and policies that affect therapy practice and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure certifications and licensure remain current.
  21. Maintain American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR, as well as the National Crisis Institutes CPI certification, in addition to any other required trainings through the Illinois State Board of Education.
  22. Successfully complete Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy preferred, a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy or equivalent required. Current registration or board certification required (MT/MT-BC, ATR/ATR-BC, DMT/DMT-BC). Current Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or ability to obtain such within 6 months of employment preferred. One year experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder and/or experience working with individuals with other intellectual disabilities preferred. Must obtain a Professional Educator License through the Illinois State Board of Education.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to sitting, walking, and standing for prolonged periods; frequently grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and lift up to 30 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have the ability to perform CPR and CPI. Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious substances, including communicable diseases when performing personal care (Category III). Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants. School work environment with a noise level of normal to loud.

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