Music Therapist

Job Overview

The Therapist Music will conduct Music Therapy evaluations that determine an educational need for Music Therapy as a related service through special education and appropriate recommendations that translate to positive learning outcomes for the student. The incumbent will provide targeted, evidence-based interventions to support the student's access to the curriculum. The incumbent will manage and maintain accurate individual special education records relevant to Music Therapy services in the educational setting.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Plan and provide services that are appropriate and consistent with music therapy goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP)
• Collaborate with educators to develop Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) based on student need, evaluation data and present levels of academic achievement and functional performance
• Design music therapy experiences using various musical elements to implement IEP goals/objectives using current research based best practice therapy techniques

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Coordinate and conduct evaluations for Music Therapy as part of a student's Full Individual Evaluation based upon current evaluation best practices that are consistent with laws, rules, and regulations according to federal, state, and local policies/procedures
• Compile and interpret students' evaluation results using functional assessments, skilled observations, checklists, histories, interviews, along with information from teachers and parents, to determine the educational need for MT services

Administrative/ Campus Support

• Support student services provided by the Music Therapist
• Provide professional development training to staff regarding strategies/techniques, music therapy equipment, materials, and supplies to use in support of IEP implementation
• Manage and maintain accurate individual special education records (e.g., therapy record folders with evaluation, consultations, eligibility, attendance records (if needed), progress reports, therapy logs, IEPs
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings and staffings as a collaborative team member

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy
• Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC)
• Experience working with school aged children preferred
• Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• This position requires travel to various locations in Fort Bend ISD. This position may have exposure to bodily fluids.
• This position is funded by grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.