Art Therapist 2026-2027 School Year

Julie Billiart Network • Brecksville, OH

1h

About The Position

Julie Billiart Schools is a network of schools serving children in grades K-8 with special learning challenges. Currently there are campuses in Akron, Brecksville, Lyndhurst, and Westlake that offer unique learning environments for students with autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and social learning challenges. We are Catholic, non-public schools that respect diverse faith traditions.
The Art Therapist will report to and is evaluated by the School Principal. The Art Therapist is expected to provide individual and group art therapy to elementary grade school students with academic and social learning challenges.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree in Art Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Working experience with children with special learning needs.
• Recent graduates will be considered with appropriate experience in an educational environment.
• Must possess one of the credentials below: Provisional Registered Art Therapist (ATR-Provisional) Registered Art Therapist (ATR) Board Certified Art Therapist (ATBC)
• Speak, stand, talk, walk, sit, see, and hear (corrected or uncorrected).
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and implement a therapeutic art program to facilitate learning and to achieve educational and behavioral objectives based on the student’s individual needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet a variety of learning needs.
• Provide instruction and supervision of students when using various art materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction and art activities.
• Observe, evaluate, and record student performance and development.
• Implement a whole-child approach to learning by collaborating with Intervention Specialists and other staff therapists.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Participate in professional development activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees