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Music Therapist (Part and/or Full-Time), 10 months/yr. (RSY 26-27)

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES

Rochester, NYFull-time$48–68K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$48–68K/yr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Creative Arts Therapy LicenseNYS Board Certified Music TherapistRegistration As MT By American Music Therapy Association

Job overview

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is hiring a Music Therapist (Part and/or Full-Time), 10 months/yr. (RSY 26-27). The Music Therapist develops and implements a music therapy program to meet individual needs of special‑needs students across multiple service locations, prepares and evaluates Individualized Education Plans, maintains records, communicates progress to staff and families, participates in various meetings, provides training, and assists classroom staff with instructional techniques.

Key focus areas include Provide individual music therapy evaluations/intervention in multiple locations, Prepare, implement, and evaluate Individualized Education Plans for each student, and Maintain all necessary and appropriate records.

Successful candidates bring Civil Service Requirements For Music Therapist, NYS Creative Arts Therapy License, and NYS Board Certified Music Therapist. Important skills include Developing Music Therapy Program, Implementing Music Therapy Program, Individual Music Therapy Evaluations, Individual Music Therapy Intervention, Prepare Individualized Education Plans, and Implement Individualized Education Plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Developing Music Therapy ProgramImplementing Music Therapy ProgramIndividual Music Therapy EvaluationsIndividual Music Therapy InterventionPrepare Individualized Education PlansImplement Individualized Education PlansEvaluate Individualized Education PlansMaintain RecordsCommunication With AdministratorsCommunication With TeachersCommunication With ParentsCommunication With StudentsParticipate in Team MeetingsParticipate in Faculty MeetingsParticipate in Parent MeetingsParticipate in Annual Review MeetingsProvide Training ActivitiesAssist Classroom StaffDeveloping Instructional Techniques in Music TherapyMusic TherapyIndividualized Education PlansRecord KeepingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Qualifications

Civil Service Requirements for Music TherapistNYS Creative Arts Therapy LicenseNYS Board Certified Music TherapistRegistration as MT by American Music Therapy AssociationAppropriate Coursework in Music TherapyPrior Experience Teaching Students With Special Needs

Full job description

Music Therapist (Part and/or Full-Time), 10 months/yr. (RSY 26-27) JobID: 653

  • Position Type:

Support Services/ Music Therapist

  • Date Posted:

3/31/2026

  • Location:

Exceptional Children / Special Education

  • Date Available:

08/31/2026

  • Closing Date:

08/31/2026

Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is an educational agency serving nine school districts in the New York State counties of Monroe and Orleans:

Brockport, Churchville-Chili, Gates Chili, Greece, Hilton, Holley, Kendall, Spencerport, and Wheatland-Chili .

Vision : Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES is the educational partner of choice. We strive for continuous improvement in serving

the diverse needs of our community, helping all students achieve their full potential.

BOCES 2 Core Values : Collaboration, Expertise, Innovation, Integrity, Quality, Respect, and Responsiveness.

PAY SCALE: $47,500 - $67,500 / Year (by FTE), Based on Education and Experience

CIVIL SERVICE TITLE(S): Music Therapist (Competitive)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Music Therapist is responsible for developing and implementing a music therapy program designed to meet the individual needs of students with special needs enrolled. The program is provided in multiple service locations.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Provide individual music therapy evaluations/intervention in multiple locations.

  • Prepare, implement, and evaluate Individualized Education Plans for each student.

  • Maintain all necessary and appropriate records.

  • Communicate with administrators, teachers, parents and students regarding progress/status of music therapy program.

  • Participate in team meetings, faculty meetings, parent meetings, and annual review meetings as appropriate.

  • Provide training activities as requested.

  • Assist classroom staff in developing instructional techniques in the area of music therapy.

  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned by Exceptional Children Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess or meet Civil Service requirements for title of Music Therapist. Prior experience teaching students with special needs is strongly preferred.

NYS Creative Arts Therapy license or NYS Board Certified Music Therapist; appropriate coursework in music therapy; and registration as a MT by the American Music Therapy Association, or active pursuit of same, is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE (Apply Online): Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES - Frontline Recruitment (https://www.applitrack.com/monroe2boces/onlineapp/default.aspx)

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