Music Therapist

Summary Provides music therapy sessions throughout assigned schools of Fulton County School District including evaluations, treatment plans, session plans, and documentation through data collection daily driven by the students’ Individual Educational Plan Essential Duties Travels daily to assigned schools to deliver music therapy services to selected self-contained special needs classrooms Maintains and provides daily documentation through data within domain areas in the IEP Integrates appropriate technology into music therapy sessions Promotes a positive classroom environment through well delivered therapeutic interventions Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans written with developmental and academic standards in place Works closely with the Music Therapy Department and the educating of college interns Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Category: Teaching Job Function: Teaching Department: Music Required Education Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university in Music Therapy Certification/Licensure Must hold valid certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists, and must hold or be eligible to hold a valid state of Georgia Music Therapy license Experience Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience and/or experience working in a media center environment or in instructional technology required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proven communication and instructional strategies Classroom management skills Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing Excellent organizational skills Working Conditions Classroom environment Physical Demands Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds May require stooping or crouching Music Therapist Nearest Major Market: Atlanta It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io.TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr