Department:

Student Services

Job Title:

Music Therapist

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Non-Aligned

Reports to:

Coordinator of Speech, Language and Hearing Services

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

Summary:

The Music Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive music therapy program for students as outlined in their Individualized Educational Plans and according to state and federal laws.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Appropriate licensure Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively
• Reliable Transportation
Massachusetts Driver’s License

Desired Qualifications :

• Self-motivated learner
• Intuition and creativity
• The ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds
• The ability to deal effectively with challenging situations
Experience with varied behavior management techniques

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Perform Music Therapy evaluations, consultations and effectively communicate results
• Prepare and deliver instructional lessons with clear and measurable outcomes
• Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds
• Use a wide variety of teaching techniques to support student learning
• Design and demonstrate differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Implement accommodations and curricular modifications as specified in educational plans (IEPs) and as needed to meet the learning needs of students
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to accurately measure student progress toward and to modify further instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues on instruction and assessment design
• Participate actively in faculty, department and team meetings
• Set professional development goals, develop professional development plans, and participate in professional development activities that improve teaching practice
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community
• Follow safety procedures and written and verbal instructions
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
Responsible for implementing “other job-related duties” as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements :

Work Environment :

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.