Clear Creek ISD is hiring: Music Therapist - Part-Time in Warner Robins

Primary Purpose

Plan and provide music therapy services, including evaluations, as required or assigned to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification/Licensure: Bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from an accredited/approved college or university program
• Valid credentials as a Music Therapist (MT-BC, ACMT, CMT, or RMT) as necessary for professional practice

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated competency in music therapy procedures, education of diverse student populations, human development and learning theories
• Ability to instruct students and manage behavior
• Openness to change and innovation to meet the needs of all students

Experience

• 1200 hours of clinical training including a supervised internship

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct music therapy evaluations/reevaluations of students referred through special education and provide a written evaluation report for assigned students.
• Provide music therapy services according to guidelines established by the Texas Education Agency, CCISD board policies, and administrative guidelines.
• Plan and provide direct and consultative music therapy services consistent with music therapy goals and objectives contained in the student’s IEP for assigned students.
• Work with other members of general and special education staff and administrators to determine present levels of performance, as well as, goals and objectives for determined areas of need.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student’s progress, keep therapy logs each session recording progress data, and use results to plan and implement therapy.
• Review existing therapy data and conduct assessments to determine readiness for dismissal of music therapy services.
• Provide music therapy consultation to teachers, model music therapy strategies, and collaborate with teachers to provide benefit in the student’s education program.
• Integrate the instruction of technology into subject area instruction and use available technologies as appropriate therapy and learning tools.
• Plan and supervise assignments of music therapy students and interns.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain a professional and cordial relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines regarding confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with students, parents, and other staff members.
• Respond to parent phone calls/messages in a timely manner.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Create a therapy environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with the CCISD Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Provide for care and protection of school property and be held accountable for books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Maintain accurate student attendance, therapy records, and evaluation reports in compliance with professional practice, local, and state requirements.
• Assists in upholding and implementing administrative regulations and board policy.
• Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.
• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.
• Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.
• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.
• Seek and participate in quality professional development activities to improve therapy and evaluation effectiveness thereby increasing student’s benefit in their education.
• Participate collaboratively with colleagues to reflect on one’s educational therapy practices.
• Maintain updated record of all professional development activities.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, lifting, moving therapy equipment, desks, and other educational therapy materials; frequent district-wide travel.

Pay: Admin/Program 1