Art Teacher

About the role

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and provides weekly early educational in-home services for assigned caseload of infant/toddlers with special needs
• Administers and documents all program assessments and updates accurately meeting designated timelines
• Maintains confidential client records/files and keeps all child and family information confidential
• Designs, implements, and adapts activities for language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, sensory, self-help, and social/emotional development, for each individual child utilizing best practices
• Models effective adult-child interactions and provides written information on parenting and child development, as needed
• Provides parents with written weekly activities and effective coaching
• Logs all phone and face-to-face contacts with the family and their Infant Service Coordinator
• Completes and submits all required program and client paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Protects children and family rights and fulfills the responsibilities of a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse/neglect
• Maintains personal calendar, meets timelines, completes tasks and allows flexibility in scheduling so as to accompany the Coordinator on initial visits
• Makes sure to meet parent’s needs for scheduling home visits (i.e.: early evening appointments may be necessary)
• Marks the child's progress with the family, Coordinator, Infant Service Coordinator and immediate supervisor
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with families and all professionals verbally and in writing
• Aids families, Infant Service Coordinators and SELPA/Districts with program transitions at child’s 3rd birthday
• Attends SELPA planning meetings and IEPs, bi-monthly staff meetings and actively participates in additional professional development opportunities
• Abides by all program policies and other Creative Home Programs/Mentor guidelines as set forth in the Teacher/Employee Handbook, and any amendments presented hereafter

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Two years experience working with children in the applicable age group and their parents
• Treatment or Nursing License preferred
• Special Education certification preferred
• Current drivers license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services