Creative Arts Therapist Job WISCA

Creative Arts Therapist Job - WISCA

Posted on June 13, 2025

The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time Creative Arts Therapist to provide instruction in movement/gym throughout the school year, music therapy/instruction during the first semester, and art therapy/instruction during the second semester across the three WISCA program locations: Sharpsburg, Bridgeville, and Sewickley, PA.

This position supports student engagement, regulation, and creativity while promoting learning goals through expressive modalities. This position will work Monday through Friday.

We are currently hiring for the 2025/2026 school year!

Learn more about what it's like to work at the Watson Institute!

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Sewickley, PA - Bridgeville, PA - Sharpsburg, PA

301 Camp Meeting Road | Sewickley, PA 15143

230 Hickory Grade Road | Bridgeville, PA 15017

200 Linden Avenue | Sharpsburg, PA 15215

Job Responsibilities:

Plan and conduct assessments in movement, music, and art; record and interpret assessment data

Develop and deliver lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and goals in each content area

Adapt activities to support therapeutic objectives and student abilities

Provide a consistent and safe learning environment for all students

Complete student progress reports for each subject area taught

Order, organize, and maintain supplies and materials across all three sites

Utilize appropriate instructional and behavior support strategies

Travel regularly between sites; manage schedule in coordination with building teams

Collaborate with staff, supervisors, and administrators as part of a transdisciplinary team

Maintain regular communication with families and school district personnel as needed

Participate in school-wide events, team meetings, and professional development

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills Required:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills for multi-site service delivery

Creativity and flexibility in adapting therapeutic content

Ability to work collaboratively with classroom and therapeutic teams

Understanding of behavior support and regulation strategies

Physical ability to lead movement/gym activities and support students as needed

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Creative Arts Education, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, or a related field (Master's Degree preferred)

Certification or licensure as a Creative Arts Teacher preferred (e.g. MT-BC, ATR, R-DMT, or equivalent)

Experience working with students with autism or in special education settings preferred

Must be able to travel between the Sharpsburg, Bridgeville, and Sewickley locations

Ability to lift and assist students up to 40 pounds and participate in physical activities

Ability to respond to and support students during emergencies and transitions

Current Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances

Pre-employment medical examination, including tuberculosis test, required

Job Benefits:

Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.

Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Ongoing professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, and additional voluntary benefits

403b retirement plan with employer contributions and match after 1 year of employment