2026 - 2027 Music Therapist
About The Position
Cove is looking for a unique individual who will support the mission by providing needs-based social-emotional music therapy services to students within the school community. The role includes, but is not limited to, facilitating individual and group music therapy sessions to help students develop emotional awareness, coping skills, self-expression, and social connection through music-based interventions. The music therapist also collaborates with teachers and staff through consultation to support student needs within the classroom environment and to promote effective, music-informed strategies for social-emotional growth and regulation. Additionally, the role involves contributing to a positive and supportive school climate by helping to identify student needs and implementing targeted interventions that enhance overall student well-being, engagement, and participation.
Requirements
- B.A. in Music Therapy required.
- Knowledge of learning processes, appropriate music-based therapeutic and instructional interventions to meet student needs, and the ability to implement and assess their effectiveness.
Nice To Haves
- Music Therapy Certification (MT-BC) preferred.
- Previous experience working with special education students with significant learning disabilities preferred.
- Experience and/or familiarity with IEP goals preferred.
- Experience providing staff professional development preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized and group music therapy services aligned with students’ IEP goals, using music-based interventions to support self-expression, coping skills, socialization, and overall social-emotional development.
- Design and deliver developmentally appropriate music therapy experiences across individual, small group, and classroom settings that promote skills such as problem solving, self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-advocacy.
- Collaborate and consult with teachers, related service providers, and families to integrate music therapy strategies into school programming, support student progress, and reinforce social-emotional and academic goals.
- Monitor, document, and communicate student progress through ongoing observation, data collection, and regular reporting.
- Contribute to a positive school climate by supporting student engagement, participating in team meetings, school events, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Provide guidance to students, families, and staff regarding student strengths, needs, and social-emotional development.
- Educate students, families, and staff on the importance of music therapy and share current, evidence-based strategies and best practices in the field.
- Promote understanding of the role and benefits of music therapy within the school community.
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices in music therapy through ongoing professional learning.
- Establish and maintain connections with community resources to support students and families.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support program and school needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs
- School Breaks, 10 sick and 4 personal days
- Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
- Professional Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
