Music Therapist

Grand St Settlement Inc.•New York, NY

9d•$66,300

About The Position

The Music Therapist provides developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive music therapy services to students enrolled in the school’s A.I.M.S. (Autism Inclusive Model School) program, with potential supplemental support for N.E.S.T. (Neurodiversity Education Support and Training) students as needed. The Music Therapist will work collaboratively with the Community School Team, special education staff, related service providers, and families to support students’ social-emotional development, communication skills, self-regulation, and engagement in learning. Services are aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the NYCDOE AIMS framework.

Requirements

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) required
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children and/or youth with autism spectrum disorder
Knowledge of IEPs and special education mandates
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Commitment to culturally responsive and strengths-based practice

Nice To Haves

Eligible for or holding New York State Creative Arts Therapy (LCAT) licensure preferred
School-based or community-based experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individual and small-group music therapy sessions primarily to A.I.M.S. students
Design music-based interventions aligned with IEP goals
Collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers
Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary planning
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports
Support classroom regulation and transitions when appropriate
Communicate with families regarding student progress
Participate in school meetings, trainings, and professional development
Support summer programming, including possible temporary relocation
Perform other duties as assigned by the Community School Director