Music Therapist

Job description

Description Do you enjoy implementing music-based instruction to support student engagement and developmental growth? Are you interested in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and Autism Spectrum Disorder? If you answered YES , then consider joining our Devereux team! Being a Music Therapist at Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services has its Advantages! In this position you will plan and implement music-based instruction to students at the School for Integrated Learning (West Chester) and the CARES School (Downingtown). This position is shared between the two school programs. The School for Integrated Learning and CARES School both serve a population of students age 5-21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Each student receives individualized education focused on his or her unique strengths and needs. Every day as a Music Therapist you will.... Creates lessons that promote communication and language development, social interaction and peer engagement, self-regulation and emotional expression, motor coordination and sensory integration Provides structured group music activities, differentia...