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Music Therapist

Employer
Fulton County Schools
Location
Atlanta, GA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Fine Arts Teacher

Job Details

Position Type:
Certified Support Services/Music Therapist

Date Posted:
7/10/2019

Location:
Fine Arts

Closing Date:
Until Filled


Title: Music Therapist

Position 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • 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


Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from a regionally accredited university required

Certification/Licensure:
  • Must hold valid certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists

    Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid State of Georgia Music Therapy license

Experience:
  • 0-1 year school system music therapy experience required

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Proven communication and instructional strategies

    Classroom management skills

    Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

    Excellent organizational skills

    Requires extensive travel

Salary Information:

Actual salary placement will be based on Fulton County Board of Education experience and education calculations from the Special Education Teacher Salary Schedule (SPED).

Click to Access 2019-2020 Special Education Teacher Salary Schedule (SPED): https://www.fultonschools.org/SPEDschedule

Complete Application:
  • Online ApplicationResume

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 Ron Wade, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Company

FultonCounty

Fulton County Schools is dedicated to cultivating a culture that invests in the overall development of its teachers. We are seeking resilient and impassioned educators that will establish positive relationships with students, parents, and the school community at large. Fulton County Schools is one of the most forward thinking and supportive districts in the country! As the largest charter school district in the state of Georgia, located in Metro Atlanta, we continue to engage candidates for available vacancies. Teaching, leadership, and support staff opportunities await you!   

Company info
Location
Atlanta
Georgia
30339
US

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