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 PlanEssential 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 TherapyCertification/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 licenseExperience Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience and/or experience working in a media center environment or in instructional technology requiredKnowledge/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