Therapist.Music (2026-2027)

Job Code:8502003
Job Family/Function:85 – Psychologists and Therapists\Therapists 
FLSA:Exempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Certificated Teacher 
Pay Grade:MNPS.201_ 
Duration (days/year):201 
Locations(s):School-Based 

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Music Therapist provides music therapy sessions to assigned students, utilizing clinical and evidence-based assessments and music interventions to accomplish individualized goals. The Music therapist completes consultations, assessments, treatment plans and session plans with developmental and academic standards in place.

What you will do

• Travels daily to assigned schools to deliver music therapy services to specific students as outlined in their IEPs.
• Maintains and provides daily documentation through data within domain areas in the IEP.
• Promotes a positive classroom environment through well delivered therapeutic interventions.
• Provides music therapy to students as outlined in eligible students’ Individual Education Programs.
• Participates in IEP meetings and suggests if student is eligible for music therapy based on data and collaboration with IEP team members.
• Maintains up to date record keeping documenting progress on IEP goals and updates IEP goals and progress reports as required.
• Collaborates with school teams regarding individual needs of students that the music therapist serves in addition with consulting with school teams for those students who do not have music therapy as a service.
• Maintains a schedule to ensure all students are receiving services.
• Provides professional learning to other educators and classroom support throughout the district.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree or additional degrees in music therapy, special education or related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years school system music therapy experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Written and oral communication.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer programs such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, calendar and email, and current music programs.