Associate Dean of Fine Arts jobs in Connecticut

“ADELBROOK IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW SCHOOL IN BLOOMFIELD, CT”

Ädelbrook is looking to find qualified, compassionate candidates that can inspire hope while helping each student achieve their full potential. We would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Ädelbrook. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines committed to one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our students.

Why choose Ädelbrook?

Ädelbrook Academy was awarded the 2023 NASET School of Excellence and is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Plus, we offer these great benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• High quality, affordable health insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Matching retirement savings plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Partnerships with local universities to offer affordable options to help you pursue furthering your education

What to expect in this role?

The responsibility of the Fine Arts Teacher is to strengthen a student's academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills through interaction with music, whether through signing, playing instruments, movement, analysis, or listening. This is an exempt, 12 month position that reports directly to the Director or Assistant Director of Education.

A few focus points that makes Ädelbrook stand apart:

• Small classrooms with low student staff ratio
• Interdisciplinary, team-focused, individualized treatment
• Expert behavioral training including Para-Educator certification
• Continuous employee professional development
• Offering Hands-on skills training (PMT and CPR/FA)
• Supportive administrators and certified Staff
• Leadership and growth opportunities

What we are looking for?

• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and collaborate
• Good communication and demonstrated good judgement
• Ability to establish effective rapport with students, staff and family

Essential Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in music education from an accredited college or university and CT Certification in Music Education required. Minimum two years teaching experience in a regular or special education classroom setting is preferred. Training in TCI, Risking Connections, CPR, mandated reporting and professional boundaries is required and may be taken post-hire. Must have a positive attitude, demonstrated good judgement and ability to establish rapport with students, colleagues, and staff ability to work with students and other employees from diverse ethnic, economic, educational and religious backgrounds is requisite, as is commitment to the CT Code of Responsibility for Teachers**. Must be able to obtain and maintain certification and training as required by the agency's Training Academy in PMT, ATS, CPR/ First Aid and Bloodbourne Pathogens to include maintenance/recertification as required per agency procedure. Certification as agency-endorsed driver (may be post-hire) through either A- or V-endorsement via DMV, as required by the agency. Physical Elements of the position include potentially lifting and carrying approximately 40¬80 pounds (e.g. during escort); frequent bending, kneeling and reaching; maintaining within arm’s length of student/client(s) for long periods of time as appropriate; ability to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time. Mental Performance Elements of the position include coordinating schedules, ability to appropriately problem-solve crisis situations, capable of remaining alert and using all senses while maintaining constant surveillance, and completing written documentation within or exceeding agency guidelines and procedural standards.

Ädelbrook is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Accordingly, all decision affecting our staff are made on the basis of Ädelbrook’s mission, personnel policies and applicable state and federal laws. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, marital status or handicap.