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Music Therapist

Job in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07601, USA
Listing for: Music Makers International
Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Elementary School
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75 - 100 USD Hourly USD 75.00 100.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Music Therapist (MT-BC) – School-Based Position

Music Makers International is a leading provider of music therapy and music-based educational services throughout New Jersey. We partner with daycares, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and community organizations to support the cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and developmental growth of neurodivergent learners and students with special needs.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Licensed Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to provide school-based music therapy services in daycare, elementary, middle school, and high school settings throughout Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. This is a one-year contract position offering a consistent schedule, a set number of weekly sessions, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within school communities.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and facilitate engaging, evidence-based music therapy sessions for neurodivergent learners and students receiving special education services.
  • Support student goals related to communication, social-emotional development, self-regulation, behavior, motor skills, and academic engagement.
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, therapists, and support staff.
  • Maintain session notes, documentation, and data collection as required.
  • Utilize IEP goals and objectives to guide intervention planning and measure student progress.
Qualifications
  • Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) required.
  • Experience working with neurodivergent learners and special education populations preferred.
  • Familiarity with IEPs, goal tracking, progress monitoring, and data collection is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned school locations.
Why Join Music Makers International?
  • Consistent, school-year-based opportunities with a set number of sessions.
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
  • Meaningful work that creates lasting impact for students and school communities.
  • Opportunities to serve a variety of educational settings and age groups throughout New Jersey.

Join our team and help transform lives through the power of music.

Additional Details
  • Experience:

    Not required
  • Languages:

    English – Advanced
  • Employment:
    Part-time
  • Salary: $75 – $100 hourly
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