Job Description

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps.

The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer to Aspire’s Internal Mobility Policy for more information.

• Open Positions:
• Job title: Music Teacher

This part-time position serves students in grades K–12 across three school campuses. All students receive special education services and present with diverse learning profiles, including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, complex communication needs, and other disabilities. The ideal candidate uses music intentionally and therapeutically not only to teach musical skills, but as a primary vehicle for supporting communication, social emotional development, motor skills, and individualized IEP goals. This role requires flexibility, clinical or educational creativity, a trauma-informed approach, and a passion for serving students with complex needs. 

• Qualifications:

Preferred — Music Therapist

• Board Certification in Music Therapy (MT-BC) issued by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). 
• Connecticut licensure as a Music Therapist, or eligibility to obtain licensure through the CT Department of Public Health. 
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music Therapy from an AMTA-approved program. 
• Experience providing music therapy services to children and/or adolescents with disabilities in a school or clinical setting. 
• Familiarity with IEP processes, related service documentation, and special education law (IDEA). 

Alternative Qualification — Music Educator

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education, or a related field with substantial equivalent experience. 
• Demonstrated experience working with students with disabilities in a school, clinical, or therapeutic program. 
• Strong working knowledge of adaptive music strategies and differentiated instruction for diverse learners. 
• Connecticut teaching certification in Music, or eligibility for certification. 

All Candidates

• Proficiency in at least one instrument and broad musical knowledge across genres and styles. 
• Experience or comfort working with AAC systems and students with complex communication needs. 
• Familiarity with trauma-informed and positive behavior support practices and strong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills.  
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for multi-campus travel 
• Must have satisfactory background checks 
• House Name: Trumbull Academy, Naugatuck Academy, and Stamford Academy

This position will work one day per week at each location

• Shift: 1st shift
• Hours: 24
• Pay: $30-38 per hour

Schedule:

• Sun:
• Mon: 7am-3pm
• Tues: 7am-3pm
• Wed: 7am-3pm
• Thurs:
• Fri:
• Sat:

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.