Ministry of Education Looking for MUSIC THERAPY INSTRUCTOR Seasonal Position at Brantford, ON Full Time

Join the dedicated staff at the Ministry of Education, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch where we believe that our purpose is to reach every one of our learners and help to actualize their full potential. We are seeking a Music Therapy Instructor to provide unique technique and support to students at the W. Ross Macdonald School in Brantford for students who are blind, low-vision and visually impaired.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate music therapy programs for students who are blind, low-vision and visually impaired, within an individual or group format, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide training, educational, and consultative services to staff, students, and community.
• Assess student needs.
• Maintain clinical records.
• Participate in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and services.
• Participate and conduct research projects, audit, and quality assurance activities.
• Supervise students’ training and evaluate their performance.
• Conduct seminars and workshops.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Post-secondary degree in Music Therapy from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Willingness to participate in First Aid, CPR and Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) training or equivalent.

Skills and Qualifications:

Your background and experience enable you to meet the following requirements:

• You have knowledge of music therapy and treatment techniques for students with visual impairment plus developmental disabilities and emotional behavioural disorders.
• You demonstrate application and knowledge of relevant legislation, i.e., Child and Family Services Act.
• You have experience working with students with visual impairment.
• You have demonstrated consultation, organization, and project management skills.
• You know and can apply a variety of research techniques to the music therapy program.
• You have advanced presentation skills.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with students, staff, parents, and stakeholders.

Additional Information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.

  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.

  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual’s employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.