Music Teacher/Therapist for Special Education Students

POSITION TITLE: Music Therapist/Teacher for Special Education Students

SUPERVISOR: Kathleen Suss

STATUS: Part-time; up to 25 hours per week, 8am - 3pm, September, 2024 - June, 2025

GENERAL PURPOSE

Serve as a Music Therapist/Teacher for Concordia Conservatory’s outreach program in the Stamford Public School District, serving students in contained classrooms with a

range of neurological and physical disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Music Therapy, Music Education, Music Performance, Psychology/Music

• Experience working with special needs children, preferably in a school setting.

• Strong interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills.

• Ability to represent the Conservatory in a professional manner.

• Work well with multiple constituencies.

• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion.

• Demonstrate ability to effectively solve problems; initiate and implement projects independently.

• Goal and detail oriented.

• Effective at managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently.

• The availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Maintain a positive attitude that will promote a healthy cultural climate that reflects the mission of Concordia Conservatory.

  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide music therapy/lessons to students in contained classrooms (K-12).

Working with students with autism spectrum disorder, neurological dysfunction and developmental and/or cognitive disabilities

• Ability to work well with verbal and non-verbal clients with a range of disabilities

• Driver’s License and personal vehicle required

• Report to Executive Director for scheduled meetings

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exemplify philosophy of Concordia Conservatory’s mission statement and values in all aspects of day-to-day duties and responsibilities assigned to this position

• Effectively communicate with kindness, understanding and helpfulness when interacting with students, staff, faculty and the general public

• Develop and maintain positive relationships

• Constantly strive to improve performance

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to.

Concordia Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct and enrich lives through music, offering excellence in education and performance. Concordia is committed to bringing the arts to all people regardless of age, ability, ethnic origin or financial situation, and serves as an education and therapy resource for the communities in Westchester and Fairfield counties.

Concordia Conservatory does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age.