Art Therapist - Hope Learning Academy na Hope Learning Academy

Art Therapist - Hope Learning Academy Springfield, IL 

The Art Therapist creates and implements Art Program sessions at Hope Learning Academy based on goals outlined in the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or by the classroom teacher.

Art Therapist Essential Duties:

• Conduct baseline Art Program session to determine student’s current level of functioning in the Art setting.
• Design a specialized Art Therapy Program based on current cognitive, social, emotional, communications, and motor goals.
• Implement targeted programs/activities in weekly sessions, either in group or individual settings.
• Provide students with an enjoyable Art experience in the classroom which allows the opportunity for group as well as individual participation in the areas of creativity, use of materials, multi-media experiences, etc.
• Record student’s or class’s progress after each session, including goals addressed, session plan, comments, and thoughts/ideas for next session.
• Provide Art resources for classroom teachers as necessary, including requested projects, lesson plans, and materials by subject areas (animals, seasons, holidays, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Therapy and/or LBS1-certified.
• 6+ months of experience in the provision of a formal art program for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Art Therapy.

Who We Are

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.

Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees

• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• 401(k) & tuition reimbursement.
• On-site health clinic for covered employees.

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