Teacher, Music Therapy - (2026 - 2027) (.6 FTE)

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.Job Title: Teacher, Music Therapy - (2026 - 2027) (.6 FTE) and Requisition ID number: 104368Close Date: No established closing date; open until filledOrganizational Unit: Special Ed Program 3 (10000968)Site: Davis Center (0001)FTE: .6 FTE; 42 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full timeUnion: Teachers(04)Functional Area: TeachingSalary Range: $55,796 - $116,593Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement planResume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.SY 2026-27 (.6 FTE)SUMMARY: The Music Therapy Specialist PositionWill develop and implement music therapy programming to ensure student progresstoward team-identified individual strengths, needs and goals of students. Create aneducational program and a classroom environment that is identity affirming, is favorableto learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn utilizingmusic-based interventions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:● Create music based lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful,and interesting as well as identity affirming.● Assess students' developmental, cognitive, and social needs and providedevelopmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.● With appropriate team members, identify individualized instructional priorities inindicated domains, including the general academic curriculum, functionalacademic skills, communication and social skills, social and behavioraldevelopment, recreation and leisure skills, functional and community living skillsand pre-vocational/vocational skills.● Collaborate with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based onthe needs/abilities of the students.● In collaboration with specialist teachers (as appropriate), adapt and//or modifycurricula and instruction drawn from the general academic curriculum.● Regularly assess student learning by using multiple forms of assessment anddata collection procedures. (e.g. percent correct, event recording, intervalrecording, latency measures, prompt recording, or other objective data.)● Implement Behavior Intervention Plans representing best practice. This includesassessment of motivations for challenging behavior, utilization of proactivebehavior management techniques, and application of state-regulated proceduresin strict accordance with statutes and district directives.● Maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including parents,colleagues, supervisors, special education assistants, and other districtemployees.● Facilitate positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peersand student and other adults.● Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professionaldevelopment.● Participate in site-based management and shared decision making.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training, and Experience● Music Therapy Degree from an accredited university.● Board certification in music therapy (MT-BC)● Prefer successful experience interning or working in an urban, multiculturaleducation setting.● Demonstrates continued professional development through course work,research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS● Board certification in music therapy (MT-BC)SALARY:● 39 week - Teacher Salary Schedule, MFT local 59PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a standard classroom environment which requires occasionallylifting such articles as file boxes or heavier material with help from others and/or liftingand carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking orstanding to a significant degree. This position may require frequent driving andtransitioning between school buildings.Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to ourgoal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of ourworkforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to betterunderstand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body.Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training oremployment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, maritalFinal candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | Special Ed Program 3 (10000968) | Davis Center (0001) | Teaching