Music therapist, public school system job description

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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School-Based Therapist - New Pay System for High Performers!
$4,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus for Full-time employees!

Do you have a passion for helping at-risk children right when and where they need it most…in their schools, homes and neighborhoods? We are hiring LSW/LPC level therapists for our School-Based Behavioral Health Program.

High performing therapists are rewarded at Beech Brook! Beech Brook is introducing a new pay system designed to significantly increase salaries for high performers. We will only be accepting 2 high performing candidates for this opportunity so apply immediately.

Flexible hours, great for parents of school-age children! Relocation assistance available.

School-Based Behavioral Health Program at Beech Brook
Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Full-time or Part-time, Year-round position
East and West side job locations available!

Our competitive benefits package also includes:
paid vacation days in addition to sick and personal days
11 company holidays
a generous incentive plan
health, dental, vision, and life insurance (health insurance options available for a variety of personal situations and budgets; free health care option)
401(k) retirement plan
mileage, cell phone and tuition reimbursement

Beech Brook, one of Northeast Ohio's premier mental health agencies is a place where people are proud to work. We employ the best people where staff feel valued, empowered, connected, inspired and part of something meaningful. We inspire creativity, passion, optimism and fun!

This position will provide individual and family focused therapy to children and adolescents with mental health conditions in a school-based, home, and community settings. The candidate should be familiar with trauma-informed care, as well as have familiarity with diagnoses including: Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and PTSD. This is a great opportunity to develop long-term relationships with clients and see the results of your work.

Essential Responsibilities (others may be assigned):
Conduct thorough psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, including diagnoses, treatment planning and linkage, as needed to appropriate internal and external services, for referrals at assigned school(s)
Develop client focused treatment plans and monitor for progress
Provide therapy and other behavioral health services to at risk children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses
Complete daily progress notes and other Medicaid documentation within proper timeframes
Develop effective relationships to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
Partner with both internal and external treatment providers in implementing and evaluating the treatment plan
Education and Licensure:
Bachelor's Degree or higher
LSW, LPC, MFT or similar
Qualifications:
Desire to work with at-risk youth and families
Skilled in using computer software applications such as Microsoft Office, and must have established internet access
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Must have a valid OH driver's license with no more than 5 points
Must value diversity and inclusion
Clinical Competencies:
Supportive of collaborative partnerships with assigned school(s) through consultation.
The ability to engage clients and their families in meaningful intervention strategies, approaches and models, including but not limited to trauma-informed care.
The ability to assess clinical safety (e.g. SAFE-T Protocol with C-SSRS; HB71, safety plans, etc.) and to execute safety planning to lower risk.

Beech Brook is a trauma-informed care organization that values employees with appreciation for the impact of trauma and its relevance to the agency's clients and staff.
Beech Brook is an equal opportunity employer.