Music Therapist

Music Therapist

The Music Therapist provides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive music therapy services to students enrolled in the school's A.I.M.S. (Autism Inclusive Model School) program, with potential supplemental support for N.E.S.T. (Neurodiversity Education Support and Training) students as needed. The Music Therapist will work collaboratively with the Community School Team, special education staff, related service providers, and families to support students' social-emotional development, communication skills, self-regulation, and engagement in learning. Services are aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the NYCDOE AIMS framework.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) required
• Eligible for or holding New York State Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT) licensure preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and/or youth with autism spectrum disorder
• School-based or community-based experience preferred
• Knowledge of IEPs and special education mandates
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive and strengths-based practice

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group music therapy sessions primarily to A.I.M.S. students
• Design music-based interventions aligned with IEP goals
• Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary planning
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports
• Support classroom regulation and transitions when appropriate
• Communicate with families regarding student progress
• Participate in school meetings, trainings, and professional development
• Support summer programming, including possible temporary relocation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community School Director