Wichita Falls ISD is hiring: Part Time Music Therapist in Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls ISD, Wichita Falls, TX, United States, 76309
Job Title: Music Therapist
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade/Days:
Revised: 4/26/2021
Primary Purpose:
A music therapist’s key responsibilities include establishing goals for therapy, collecting and analyzing data from the student’s responses to music, and customizing treatment plans to each student. New treatments must be improvised to meet the student’s musical therapy needs. The music therapist will integrate behavioral, developmental, and neurological approaches into music therapy treatments. Music therapy provides emotional support, coping mechanisms, and physical rehabilitation. Students are provided with a creative outlet for their feelings through music.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Hold certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
Special Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of the principles and practices of music therapy and music instruction methods
Knowledge of the various appropriate music therapy activities used for the therapeutic treatment of individuals with disabilities
Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Experience
At least one year of therapeutic experience working with school aged children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
Student Growth and Development
Classroom Management and Organization
Communication
and schedule ARDS for students and ensure the implementation of the IEP by coordinating with various
staff and agencies as needed.
Professional Growth and Development
Other
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator isLinda Muehlberger, Coordinator of Student Services, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029
Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.
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