How to hire a music therapist, public school system

How to hire a music therapist, public school system, step by step

Here's a step-by-step music therapist, public school system hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a music therapist, public school system job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new music therapist, public school system
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your music therapist, public school system job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a music therapist, public school system for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A music therapist, public school system's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, music therapists, public school system from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of music therapists, public school system and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Music Therapist, Public School System	Description	Hourly rate
   Music Therapist, Public School System	Recreational therapists plan, direct, and coordinate recreation-based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a patient’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.	$17-43
   Staff Therapist	A staff therapist is someone who assists in the treatment of patients using electrical stimulation, exercise, and other means of electrotherapy to regain their bodily functions. The core skills that a staff therapist should possess to accomplish their responsibilities include a keen eye for details and excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills... Show more	$16-37
   Therapist	A therapist is responsible for improving the patients' health conditions by evaluating their needs and providing physical and mental support. Therapists are licensed, medical professionals who specialize in different areas to perform treatments and bring relief to patients... Show more	$18-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Crisis Intervention
   • Program Development
   • Family Therapy

   Responsibilities:

   • Demonstrate working knowledge of community mental health services identify in the Medicaid guidelines and attain contractual outcomes within designate time frames.
   • Attend and contribute to IEP meetings.
   • Collaborate with rehabilitation team in the planning of music activities in accordance with physical and psychological needs, capabilities and interests.
   • Provide presentations to staff about DBT relate principles and practice.
   • Review cases and offer suggestions and education regarding best utilization and adherence to TF-CBT model.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your music therapist, public school system job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A music therapist, public school system salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, music therapists, public school system' average salary in kansas is 49% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level music therapists, public school system earn 59% less than senior-level music therapists, public school system.
   • Certifications. A music therapist, public school system with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a music therapist, public school system's salary.

   Average music therapist, public school system salary

   $57,876yearly

   $27.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level music therapist, public school system salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a music therapist, public school system job description

   A music therapist, public school system job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a music therapist, public school system job description:

   Music therapist, public school system job description example

   To teach general music in an elementary school position.
   
   Major Responsibilities:
   
   * Teach a sequential music curriculum as established by the Texas Education Agency in conjunction with the local district board policies and administrative regulations.
   * Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook.
   * Coordinate all activities within the school pertaining to the elementary music program.
   * Maintain an awareness of current instructional techniques, teaching strategies, district initiatives, music techniques and skills, and TEA requirements and recommendations.
   * Attend required staff trainings and evidences a desire for continuous growth in the field of elementary music education.
   * Work closely with other elementary/middle school music teachers and comprehensive classroom teachers to improve educational offerings to students.
   * Work closely with community, educational, arts, and business organizations to promote the arts in the local community.
   * Coordinate with the Director of Elementary Music with the music programs and projects throughout the district.
   * Participate in local and state music organizations.
   * Work closely with the local administration to ensure that the arts are a valuable and viable part of the school curriculum.
   * Exhibit student accomplishments through concerts, competitions on the campus, district-wide, and in and community.
   * Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
   * All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
   * Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.
   * Conduct ongoing assessments of students achievement through formal and informal testing.
   * Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position
   
   WORK ENVIRONMENT:
   
   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.
   
   * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university; valid Texas teacher certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned.
   
   * Demonstrated ability to sing in tune and have basic keyboard skills.
   * Demonstrated knowledge of music technology software and the ability to perform basic computer skills.
   * Demonstrated ability to exhibit patience when working with young children.
   * Demonstrated ability to plan and organize a music classroom for maximum instructional effectiveness.
   * Must have experience or desire to work in a diverse major metropolitan school district.
   * Demonstrated ability to discuss music pedagogy, such as Kodaly and Orff and their impact on elementary music
   * Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
   * Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession
   
   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 will be made if necessary: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand/move around the room, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to carry or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right music therapist, public school system for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with music therapists, public school system they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit music therapists, public school system who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your music therapist, public school system job on Zippia to find and attract quality music therapist, public school system candidates.
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   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit music therapists, public school system, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new music therapist, public school system

   Once you've selected the best music therapist, public school system candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new music therapist, public school system. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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