Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Music Therapist

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Special Services/TBD


STATUS: Certified - Contract


Description of the position:
This position works with EC-12 students in classrooms which could include students with educational risk factors, as well as students with special needs. The ability to form relationships with a wide variety of students and families is essential. Differentiating instruction and methods for a wide range of developmental needs is required. The Music Therapist must understand students with significant needs and behaviors and how to program for them. Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
Kansas Music Therapy license required. Salary commensurate with education and experience .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


This position requires the performance of Medium work. The position involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position requires visual acuity to perform work using a computer and other technology to support instruction. The position requires a frequent amount of grasping, talking, hearing, reaching, stooping, standing, walking, and feeling, an occasional amount of balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, and pushing and/or pulling. Repetitive motion with a significant amount of fine finger dexterity is required in carrying out the essential duties of this position. The position is performed in a generally hazard free, indoor environment and a clean atmosphere.


IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS


The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.


The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.


CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, TB Test

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