Music Therapist
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Elementary School
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 OverviewWe 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.
- 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.
- 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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