Music Therapist - 530666
Listed compensation
$49k-$61k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)
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Department/Organization: 217801 - Rise
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Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Varies
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Job Summary: The Music Therapist utilizes music to improve and enhance
children's development, increase independence, and enhance the learning
experience of children with special needs. Coordinates and leads small- and
large-group music therapy sessions. Identifies needs and updates music
selections, materials, and visuals. Researches and identifies appropriate
techniques, strategies, and equipment for the variety of abilities within
classrooms.
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Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in music therapy or related
music degree and two (2) years of experience working with young children with
special needs in a classroom setting; OR master's degree in music therapy or
related music degree and some experience working with young children with
special needs in a classroom setting.
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Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must
successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information
obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction
reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically
disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a
prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized
review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring
decision is made.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal
Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to
any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of
their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are
protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More
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Key Responsibilities
The Music Therapist coordinates and leads music therapy sessions to enhance the development and independence of children with special needs. They are responsible for identifying appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to support diverse learning abilities within the classroom.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in music therapy or a related field with two years of experience, or a master's degree with some relevant experience. The role requires expertise in working with young children with special needs in a classroom environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Music Therapist - 530666 at Pageuppeople a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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