Hello Members,
We hope that you are having a wonderful holiday season.
VATA will be meeting at the end of the year to celebrate and be together.
This is a pay-your-way dinner at one of Richmond's well established restaurants, located in the Fan.
Richmonders, join us! And if you are from out of town but are able to come in or are around for the holidays, join us!
If you are bringing a non-member, they are welcome, but please let them know to bring their annual dues.
Thanks,
VATA
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PLEASE RSVP to this email adddress.
Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Time: 6:30pm
Location: See below.
Davis & Main
www.davisandmain.com2501 West Main StreetRichmond, VA 23220(804) 353-6641
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JOB POSTING
The Department of Education State Operated Programs serving detention centers across the state of Virginia has added an art therapist position in which candidates have been difficult to find. Please assist the DOE in the search by posting this opening!
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Mary Ritchie, LPC-ATRArt TherapistChesapeake Juvenile Services Center
ART THERAPY OPENING
IN
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOLS
AT
NEW RIVER VALLEY DETENTION HOME
ART THERAPIST QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree in Art Therapy with a Professional Certification by the Art Therapy Association
· Experience working with at-risk students desired.
Terms of Employment:
· 11 month teaching contract
· Length of day and salary determined by Montgomery County Public School Division
· Apply with Montgomery County School Division, Christiansburg Virginia
Duties and Responsibilities
The Art Therapist will
1. Conduct classes using art as a basis to enhance and/or improve student competence in the basic learning skills, develop intellectual skills of rational thought and creativity, progress through achievement as well as develop a positive and realistic concept of self and others;
2. Demonstrate knowledge of course content for art therapy classes
3. Have daily lesson plans to include objectives, materials, classroom activities and written assessments;
4. Provide collaboration with education, detention and center staff in reference to student learning/behavior;
5. Maintain a high level of safety in the classroom at all times;
6. Participate in staff development opportunities to keep abreast of new developments in the area of art therapy;
7. Maintain records of student performance in order to evaluate student progress;
8. Adhere to rules, regulations and procedures consistent with VDOE, the local school division and the detention home.
9. Attend and participates in faculty meetings and other professional meetings called by the administration;
10. Perform other school duties and assignments as appointed.
