Canyons School District
Music Therapist 2025-26 - Jordan Valley
For questions, please email: CSDEmployment (csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org)
Category:
Special
Department:Canyons District
Shift:
Location:Jordan Valley
Job Type:Full-Time
Pay Rate:Salary Schedules (http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/salary-schedules)
Transfer Window:03/07/2025 - Open Until Filled.
How to apply:
Go to http://bit.ly/CSDSped25 (https://canyonsdistrict.hiringplatform.com/271892-special-education/1046551-follow-up-question/en) to complete an application and video screening interview on Vidcruiter. When the application process is successfully completed, you will be entered into the Special Education candidate pool to be considered for current openings and openings for the 2025-26 school year. All schools will have access to your profile. You do not need to apply to specific positions.
**If you completed this process prior to November 12th, 2024 you are not currently in our candidate pool to be considered for job openings.
For alternate licensure , please open this link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lwrE_XxnM9UZ2pv08gFZktMa8nKr2yDdOzLodCSVtAo/edit) and complete steps 1-4 and 6 BEFORE you complete the video application so you can attach evidence of completion for AEL modules and special education law completion.
Questions about this process? Email csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance.
Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070.
CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District’s hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.
Current CSD Employee, Log in to request a transfer
Dates available for transfer request: 03/07/2025 - Open Until Filled.
If you are currently a Canyons School District Teacher and you would like to apply for this position, you must login to submit an application. Please login at the top right of this page to access this website.
Job Description:
When you are completing your 1st video in the application, please mention that you are interested in the Music Therapist position.
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of music therapy programming to meet the individual needs and goals of students attending Jordan Valley School both elementary and secondary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct assessments with tools which meet the required AMTA standards.
Participate as a member of the elementary and secondary team at the school.
Develop specific goals for each student based on IEP and team discussion.
Design music interventions which address goal areas.
Conduct direct services with students.
Collect and evaluate data on students.
Select, order and maintain the supplies and equipment necessary to conduct sessions.
Provide staff training and hold committee meetings.
Collaborate on projects and provide training on specialized equipment and technology.
Plan and carry out student plays and programs. (2 per year)
Predictable and reliable attendance.
During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.
Preferred Skills:
MT-BC Certification (Music Therapist-Board Certified)
Maintain the MT-BC credential by completing continuing education credits every five years.
Some days will be challenging, and managing setbacks is essential. Handling behavioral outbursts calmly and professionally while following individualized behavior plans.
Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check with Canyons School District upon hire.
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in music therapy, or an equivalency in music therapy approved by the American Music Therapy Association
Completion of an AMTA-approved clinical internship.
Board certification in music therapy obtained within one year of employment. (MT-BC)
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ---Not limited to the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The employee must be able to respond to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities in a stressful setting.
This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
For questions, please email: CSDEmployment (csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org)
Category:
Special
Department:Canyons District
Shift:
Location:Jordan Valley
Job Type:Full-Time
Pay Rate:Salary Schedules (http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/salary-schedules)
Transfer Window:03/07/2025 - Open Until Filled.
How to apply:
Go to http://bit.ly/CSDSped25 (https://canyonsdistrict.hiringplatform.com/271892-special-education/1046551-follow-up-question/en) to complete an application and video screening interview on Vidcruiter. When the application process is successfully completed, you will be entered into the Special Education candidate pool to be considered for current openings and openings for the 2025-26 school year. All schools will have access to your profile. You do not need to apply to specific positions.
**If you completed this process prior to November 12th, 2024 you are not currently in our candidate pool to be considered for job openings.
For alternate licensure , please open this link (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lwrE_XxnM9UZ2pv08gFZktMa8nKr2yDdOzLodCSVtAo/edit) and complete steps 1-4 and 6 BEFORE you complete the video application so you can attach evidence of completion for AEL modules and special education law completion.
Questions about this process? Email csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance.
Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070.
CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District’s hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.
Current CSD Employee, Log in to request a transfer
Dates available for transfer request: 03/07/2025 - Open Until Filled.
If you are currently a Canyons School District Teacher and you would like to apply for this position, you must login to submit an application. Please login at the top right of this page to access this website.
Job Description:
When you are completing your 1st video in the application, please mention that you are interested in the Music Therapist position.
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of music therapy programming to meet the individual needs and goals of students attending Jordan Valley School both elementary and secondary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct assessments with tools which meet the required AMTA standards.
Participate as a member of the elementary and secondary team at the school.
Develop specific goals for each student based on IEP and team discussion.
Design music interventions which address goal areas.
Conduct direct services with students.
Collect and evaluate data on students.
Select, order and maintain the supplies and equipment necessary to conduct sessions.
Provide staff training and hold committee meetings.
Collaborate on projects and provide training on specialized equipment and technology.
Plan and carry out student plays and programs. (2 per year)
Predictable and reliable attendance.
During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.
Preferred Skills:
MT-BC Certification (Music Therapist-Board Certified)
Maintain the MT-BC credential by completing continuing education credits every five years.
Some days will be challenging, and managing setbacks is essential. Handling behavioral outbursts calmly and professionally while following individualized behavior plans.
Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check with Canyons School District upon hire.
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in music therapy, or an equivalency in music therapy approved by the American Music Therapy Association
Completion of an AMTA-approved clinical internship.
Board certification in music therapy obtained within one year of employment. (MT-BC)
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ---Not limited to the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
The employee must be able to respond to the unique educational needs of students with disabilities in a stressful setting.
This job may emphasize intervention with and management of aggressive and self-abusive students, angry students, emotional students, students with infectious diseases, and personal physical abuse.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.