Teacher, Music Therapy FTE

Job Title: Teacher, Music Therapy ) (.6 FTE)

Requisition : 104368

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: .6 (42 weeks)

Union: Teachers (04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range: $55,796 - $116,593

Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off, HSA & FSA, Retirement Plan

This position is open until filled.

The Music Therapy Specialist will develop and implement music therapy programming to ensure student progress toward team‑identified individual strengths, needs, and goals. The role includes creating an educational program and classroom environment that is identity affirming, favorable to learning and growth, and committed to the belief that all children can learn using music‑based interventions.

• Create music‑based lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, interesting, and identity affirming.
• Assess students’ developmental, cognitive, and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction.
• With appropriate team members, identify individualized instructional priorities across domains such as general academic curriculum, functional academic skills, communication and social skills, social and behavioral development, recreation and leisure skills, functional and community living skills, and pre‑vocational/vocational skills.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based on the needs and abilities of the students.
• In collaboration with specialist teachers, adapt and modify curricula and instruction drawn from the general academic curriculum.
• Regularly assess student learning using multiple forms of assessment and data collection procedures (e.g., percent correct, event recording, interval recording, latency measures, prompt recording, or other objective data).
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans representing best practice, including assessment of motivations for challenging behavior, proactive behavior management techniques, and application of state‑regulated procedures in accordance with statutes and district directives.
• Maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders, including parents, colleagues, supervisors, special education assistants, and other district employees.
• Facilitate positive interactions between students and teachers, peers, and adults.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, team meetings, and individual staff development.
• Participate in site‑based management and shared decision making.

• Music Therapy Degree from an accredited university.
• Board certification in music therapy (MT-BC).
• Preferable experience interning or working in an urban, multicultural educational setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, or job‑embedded staff development.

• Board certification in music therapy (MT-BC).

• 39‑week – Teacher Salary Schedule, MFT Local 59.

Work is performed in a standard classroom environment, occasionally requiring lifting of light objects, frequent walking or standing, and sometimes driving and transitioning between school buildings.

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools’ core values, essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college‑ready. A diverse workforce gives us a competitive advantage and enhances our ability to serve a diverse student body.

Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, nationality, gender or gender identity, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age, family‑care leave status, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.