• Job Description

  Req#: 5165595

  Title: Music Therapist

  Location: TBD

  The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

  With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

  Job Goal:

  Plan and provide music therapy to students with various disabilities. Assess students and plan therapeutic interventions to eliminate or reduce impairments that interfere with students’ ability to derive full benefit from the educational program.

  Essential Functions:

  • Assess students with disabilities and determine eligibility for services.
  • Plan and provide direct and consultative services consistent with music therapy goals contained in the students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP).
  • Design, construct, alter and provide students with therapy to promote maximum independence.
  • Monitor and report student progress.
  • Participate as a member of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Team to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement and goal setting for students according to district policies.
  • Skilled and effective in oral and written communication with relevant staff members and parents regarding music therapy strategies to enhance their work with students.
  • Provide staff development training to help school personnel understand music therapy’s role in the educational setting.
  • Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student.
  • Administer appropriate discipline according to the student code of conduct/procedures established in each classroom.
  • Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the music therapy program and implement changes based on the findings.
  • Assist with the selection of equipment and materials.
  • Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
  • Comply with all district and school routines and regulations.
  • Participate in professional development activities to improve skill related to job assignment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from approved college of music therapy
  • Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
  • Knowledge of procedures, activities, and equipment used in music therapy
  • Proficient at piano/voice/guitar
  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Training in Neurological Music Therapy Techniques preferred

  COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION: Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

  Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

  Performs other related work as required.

  REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike ore wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child’s home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being.

  OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 Days

  Certified Salary Schedule

  SALARY: https://www.kckschools.org/hr/salary-schedules

  FLSA STATUS: Exempt

  REPORT TO:

  EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

  Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

  For more information regarding Title IX please contact:

  District Compliance Coordinator

  2010 N. 59th Street

  Kansas City, KS 66104

  913-279-2262

  Title IX@kckps.org

• About the company

  Kansas City USD 500, also known as Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, is a public unified school district headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, United States.

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