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Artability Trainer

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Work type: Permanent (Full-time)
Location: All locations
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

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Artability Trainer	Location :All locations
Rainbow Centre (“RC”) envisions a world where persons with disabilities are empowered and thriving in inclusive communities. Employability Services (“ES”) aims to equip persons with disabilities with the necessary core and technical skills for meaningful employment. The ES Artability team manages all visual art content, training and exposure across all RC campuses via three programmes: (1) Visual Art In-Curriculum Exposure (“ICE”), (2) Visual Art Co-Curricular Activity (“CCA”), and (3) Talent Art. These programmes are designed to equip Rainbow Centre students with the necessary technical and soft skills needed to be meaningfully engaged in visual art. The Artability Trainer is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing visual art training services under the Artability programme. This role involves conducting engaging visual art training sessions for students across all three Rainbow Centre SPED schools, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge for meaningful artistic expression. The Trainer will employ innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning needs, ensuring effective lesson delivery. Additionally, the Artability Trainer will manage projects that provide students with valuable learning opportunities, including art exhibitions, roadshows, galleries, and workshops.