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

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