Artability Trainer

Job no: 492658

Work type: Permanent (Full-time)

Location: Margaret Drive

Categories: Teaching (Special Education)

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Planning and Delivery of Visual Art Training

• Pre-Admission Assessments: Assess students' strengths, interests, and potential barriers to participation in visual art training services under Artability
• Build Rapport with Students: Establish trusting relationships with students to understand their unique aspirations and life experiences, recognising how these factors influence their artistic development
• Person-Centric Training Plans: Develop individualised training plans that address each student's specific support and learning needs, focusing on nurturing their talents and fostering a distinctive artistic style
• Teaching Materials Conceptualisation: Design, evaluate, and update teaching and learning resources to ensure Artability sessions effectively impart essential knowledge and skills for meaningful engagement in visual art, particularly for students transitioning to post-18 education
• Stakeholders Collaboration: Work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including the IEP team and caregivers, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to support students' growth and enhance learning outcomes
• Training Progress Documentation: Maintain systematic and timely documentation of students' training progress and outcomes, ensuring that individual needs and developmental strategies are carefully tracked and addressed

Student Engagement and Support

• Nurturing Learning Environment: Foster a positive and encouraging learning environment that promotes creativity and self-expression among students
• Student Support: Provide individualised support and guidance to students, addressing their unique needs and abilities
• Visual Arts and Development Plans Integration: Collaborate with school staff and caregivers to integrate visual art into students' overall development plans

Project Management

• Event Management: Organise and manage art-related projects, including exhibitions, workshops, and community events, to provide students with real-world exposure
• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate logistics for art shows, including venue selection, setup, and promotion of student artworks
• Outcomes Evaluation: Evaluate project outcomes and gather feedback to improve future initiatives

Job Holder Requirements

• Degree holder or a good Diploma in Education, Special Education, Design and/or Art (Candidates without formal training in art but with portfolios of visual art are also welcomed.)
• Prior experience working with persons with special needs a plus but not mandatory