ART INSTRUCTOR II

Position Number:

IDD-08144

 

Standard Position Description

Section 1: Identifying Information

Position Title: Art Instructor 2

Date Prepared: 03/2026

Department: IDD

Line: IDD

 Affiliate: RHD State: PA

Position Reports to: Program Director

EEO Class: 2  FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Section 2: Position Purpose

The Art Instructor 2 provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a creative and person-centered environment. The incumbent also promotes the studio and works to integrate the individuals supported with the local community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Section 3: Major Responsibilities

Art Instruction

• Guides artists in art processes, while teaching materials and technique skills.

• Participates in the creation and development of a curriculum aimed at the education and enrichment of persons served.

• Teaches art making and vocational skills.

Individual Support and Community Integration 

 

• Works individually, as needed, with individuals served in the removal of barriers to learning and in the enhancement of participation in services.

• Support individuals in the community based on individual service outcomes and frequency and duration as described in the individual service plan.

• Acts as part of a multidisciplinary team with the goal of providing services that are holistic and values based.

• Meets, as needed, with the collateral support of the individuals served to provide services in concert with other life goals.

• Develops volunteers working in the studio.

Administration

• Works with the team to create functional aspects of day-to-day processes, as well as attends staff meetings and bi-annual in-service training.

• Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation in a timely manner to support current and ongoing services.

• Tracks daily attendance and manages the grouping of staff to facilitate classes and provide support relating to special projects.

• Collaborates and oversees efficient organization of the studio, classes, supplies and storage, including managing the art studio materials and create inventories, when needed.

• Assures the health and safety aspects of studio activity and reports health and safety incidents immediately to the supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Section 6: Job Qualifications and Competencies

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, plus 1 year of related experience in an art discipline

OR High School Diploma / GED equivalency, plus 3 years of studio practice, including 1 year of related experience in an art discipline.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Applications.

• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI check, if applicable.

• Driver’s license and personal vehicle, preferred.

Section 7: Network Conditions

Network Functions

Equipment/Machines:

Physical Demands

• Observes all Fire and Safety Policies and Procedures

• Observes all Fiscal/Office/ HR Personnel Policies and Procedures

• Observes all HIPAA Policies and Procedures and maintains confidentiality

• Attends all required and scheduled trainings and meetings

• Always maintain a professional demeanor and exercise good judgement in all areas of employment duties

• VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

• Current driver’s license, driver registration and a functional vehicle

• EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS

• Telephone: Cellular - Multi-line, Calculator, Copier, Fax, Computer

• COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

• Has knowledge of each program

☒ Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

☒ Stand/Sit (stationary)

☒ Walk

☒ Use hands/fingers

☒ Climb (stairs/ladders)

☒ Talk/Hear

☒ See

☒ Push/Pull

☒ Repetitive Motion

☒ Reach (high/low)

☒ Kneel/Stoop/Crouch/Crawl