THERAPIST MUSIC (PART-TIME) (.50)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Music Therapist provides music therapy sessions to assigned students to include evaluations, treatment plans, session plans, and documentation through data collection daily driven by the students' Individual Educational Plan.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy from a regionally accredited university required
  • Additional years of equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
• CERTIFICATION:
  • Valid Georgia certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists
  • Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia Music Therapy license
  • Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid GA Music Teacher certification K12 Georgia PSC
  • Clearance Certificate
• WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably with gifted learners
  • Experience in K�12 education or public sector preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Written and oral communication
• Classroom management skills
• Ability to analyze instructional data and provide actionable feedback
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner

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; holds conferences, places phone calls, and sends written communications
• 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
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in person and be available to work on-site during regular business hours and as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or their representative

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification.  In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities:  Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. 

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. 

COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: Student Support Services
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 202 days (Annual)