Job Description

Work for Good!
Salary: $55,369.60-$69,222.40/annually (Depending on Experience/Education/Licensure)
Schedule: Monday-Fridays 7am-3pm (School goes Year Round)
Position Overview:
Children's Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Music Therapy Classroom Teacher to plan and implement instructional and therapeutic music experiences that support each student's individualized social, emotional and academic goals through both individualized music therapy sessions and regular PK-8th grade music classes. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children's Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
By joining our team, you will make a difference every day-creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.
Benefits of Employment at CHS:

• Work-Life Balance: No nights or weekends.
• Competitive Compensation: $55,369.60-$69,222.40/annually (Depending on Experience/Education/Licensure)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You'll Do:

• Academic Instruction: Plan and implement instructional and therapeutic music experiences that are meaningful and connected to students' social, emotional, and academic learning goals. Communicate clear learning goals and maintain high expectations for all students. Conduct and utilize ongoing assessments to inform instruction and therapy. Evaluate, select, and modify music therapy interventions that align with classroom activities and individual student needs.
• Classroom Rules: Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students and ensure student safety. Enforce rules and follow procedures.
• Classroom Procedures: Have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for timely use. Implement smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, from one location to another, as students enter and leave the room). Introduce academic and social learning goals and objectives.
• Music Therapy: Design and implement individualized music therapy interventions aligned with each student's therapeutic goals. Use music to explore emotions, strengthen social connections, build self-regulation and coping skills, and address behavioral needs. Monitor progress and measure the effectiveness of interventions through data collection and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ascertain whether individuals qualify for music therapy. Participate in identification, assessment, delivery, and goal setting for eligible students.
• Student Records: Maintain student records regarding the referral, evaluation, and placement process.
• Material Management: Organize materials used in music therapy and maintain an inventory of materials.
• Professional Responsibilities: Communicate and collaborate with all colleagues, social workers, therapists, etc. Model professionalism and servant leadership through efforts to enhance teaching practices, student learning, and school culture. Complete all required documentation accurately and on time. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of school and agency goals.
• Professional Growth: Participate in ongoing professional growth.
• Compliance: Follow Agency and School Policies and Procedures. Support of Agency Goals. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.

What We'll Love About You:

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a music therapy field required

Licensure/Experience:

• Current, valid MT-BC required.
• Current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate preferred.
• References that can depict level of interest in working with children with behavioral issues.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by office.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Classroom environment focused on the instruction of children with emotional and behavioral issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to physically restrain a child in ways taught by the Agency while being able to verbally communicate to the child and other staff. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in providing life-changing support for children and families. Apply today and help us build a brighter future-one child at a time.
*Must successfully complete all required background/pre-employment checks. EEO/AA.

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