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Lawrence Unified School District (KS)

DISTRICT WIDE - Lawrence, Kansas

Job Details

Job ID:5195161
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Today

Starting Date:Aug 1, 2025

Job Description

MUSIC THERAPIST (.4 FTE)

*POSITION RECEIVES AN ANNUAL

$1,800 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES STIPEND*

USD 497

Details

FTE:

HOURS/DAY:

3.2

DAYS PER YEAR:

188 (new teachers)/186 (returning teachers)

SCHOOL YEAR:

2025-2026

TITLE: Music Therapist

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Job Goal: To provide direct and consultative services for children with disabilities that impact student learning within the realm of MusicTherapy

Qualifications: Valid Kansas Music Therapy License

Performance and Responsibilities:

Conduct Music Therapy screenings according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures
Complete and written comprehensive diagnostic evaluations according to established state and federal professional standards and procedures
Participate in multidisciplinary team conferences and planning sessions in order to meet the continuing needs of identified students
Assist in develop Individualized Education Programs for identified students.
Provide Music Therapy services using a variety of service delivery models within a collaborative team to address the music therapy needs of the student
Complete documentation through progress notes and quarterly reports that specify student progress on IEP goals and objectives
Work collaboratively with teachers and parents including parent/teacher conferences to ensure a unified approach to school-related issues
Other duties as assigned

Critical Skills and Abilities:

Ability to possess and maintain licensure in the state of Kansas
Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner
Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment
Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
Knowledge and expertise in research based therapy and evaluation methods
Knowledge and experience of intervention based service delivery models
Knowledge of federal and state legislation

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation

Salary: Certified salary schedule + Fringe benefits

The tasks listed in this position description are subject to change at the discretion of the superintendent. The incumbent is expected to take on other duties as requested or assigned by his/her supervisor.

Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$17,593 to $31,613 Per Year

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