Music Therapist - Music Makers International - Hackensack

Music Therapist (MT-BC) – School-Based Position
About Music Makers International
Music Makers International is a leading provider of music therapy and music-based educational services throughout New Jersey. We partner with daycares, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and community organizations to support the cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and developmental growth of neurodivergent learners and students with special needs.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Licensed Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to provide school-based music therapy services in daycare, elementary, middle school, and high school settings throughout Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. This is a one-year contract position offering a consistent schedule, a set number of weekly sessions, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within school communities.
Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging, evidence-based music therapy sessions for neurodivergent learners and students receiving special education services.
• Support student goals related to communication, social-emotional development, self-regulation, behavior, motor skills, and academic engagement.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, therapists, and support staff.
• Maintain session notes, documentation, and data collection as required.
• Utilize IEP goals and objectives to guide intervention planning and measure student progress.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) required.
• Experience working with neurodivergent learners and special education populations preferred.
• Familiarity with IEPs, goal tracking, progress monitoring, and data collection is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned school locations.

Why Join Music Makers International?

• Consistent, school-year-based opportunities with a set number of sessions.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
• Meaningful work that creates lasting impact for students and school communities.
• Opportunities to serve a variety of educational settings and age groups throughout New Jersey.

Join our team and help transform lives through the power of music.