Music Therapist

Location: Multiple FLSA Classification: Salary Exempt Reports To: Related Services Coordinator Summary The Music Therapist provides individualized and group music therapy services to students with a wide range of educational, developmental, emotional, behavioral, physical, and communication needs. This position supports student growth through evidence-based music interventions designed to address goals related to communication, social-emotional development, motor skills, sensory regulation, academic engagement, and functional independence. The Music Therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support students with disabilities ranging from mild/moderate to moderate/intensive needs across various educational settings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Direct Student Services Provide individual and small-group music therapy services to students in accordance with individualized goals, educational plans, and program needs. Assess student strengths, needs, and responsiveness to music-based interventions. Develop and implement therapeutic music activities targeting communication, social skills, emotional regulation, sensory processing, motor development, attention, and cognitive skills. Adapt music therapy interventions to meet the unique needs of students with varying disabilities, developmental levels, and learning styles. Utilize instruments, singing, movement, songwriting, improvisation, listening activities, and technology-based music interventions. Collaborate with intervention specialists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, counselors, teachers, and families to support student goals. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and planning meetings as needed. Consult with educational staff on strategies to support student engagement, sensory regulation, and behavior through music-based approaches. Provide recommendations for classroom accommodations or therapeutic supports as appropriate. Documentation & Compliance Maintain accurate service records, therapy notes, progress monitoring data, and required documentation. Prepare reports regarding student progress, participation, and outcomes. Support documentation related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), Section 504 plans, or other educational documentation as applicable. Ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards. Program Support Maintain music therapy materials, instruments, adaptive equipment, and supplies. Support the development and implementation of music therapy programming aligned with district and student needs. Participate in ongoing professional development to maintain licensure, certification, and best practices in music therapy and special education. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an accredited program is required. Board Certification as a Music Therapist (MT-BC) required. Valid state licensure, registration, or credentialing as required by state law. Ohio Department of Education credential/license preferred, if applicable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of music therapy principles, special education practices, child development, and disability supports. Experience working with students with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, emotional/behavioral disorders, multiple disabilities, and physical impairments. Ability to modify interventions for students with mild/moderate to moderate/intensive disabilities. Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills. Ability to manage schedules across multiple sites/classrooms. Proficiency in documentation, progress monitoring, and data collection. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, transport, and set up musical instruments and therapy materials. Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move throughout school environments. Ability to lead movement-based music activities and physically engage with students as appropriate. School buildings, classrooms, therapy spaces, sensory rooms, and community-based educational settings. Travel between multiple district or program locations may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr