Substitute Music Therapist

Special School District of St. Louis County; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Staff health clinics

Job summary

Special School District Saint Louis County is seeking a substitute music therapist to provide individualized music therapy programs for students across district buildings. You’ll collaborate with the special education team to support student well‑being and access to equitable learning opportunities.

The role includes regular travel between campuses within St. Louis County, school‑day hours, and benefits such as insurance, PTO, holidays, and staff health services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in music therapy required.
• Master’s degree in music therapy preferred.
• Experience assessing students for music therapy services per IDEA preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, individualized music therapy programs.
• Travel regularly between buildings and districts within St. Louis County.
• Work during school hours as a substitute therapist and contribute to student well‑being.

Skills

Music therapy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in music therapy

Master’s degree in music therapy preferred

Job description

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

As a Special School District (SSD) substitute music therapist, you provide students referred to your care with a comprehensive, individualized program tailored to support their well-being. Music therapists are valuable members of a student’s special education team and work closely with professionals across various disciplines. Your expertise in developing and evaluating music therapy, along with your unwavering commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning environment, will contribute to the success of every student under your guidance.

Music therapists work during school hours, are generously compensated, and receive benefits, including insurance, paid time off and holidays, access to staff health clinics, and more. They are assigned to students, not locations, and must travel regularly between buildings and districts within St. Louis County.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's in music therapy required
• Master’s degree in music therapy preferred
• Experience in assessing students for music therapy services in accordance with IDEA, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapists, Inc. required
• $42/hour

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Substitute Music Therapist

Special School District Saint Louis County *DISTRICT WIDE - St. Louis, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Special School District of St. Louis County Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5948846

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Posting open until: 10/14/26

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $42 to $42 Hourly

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Description

Substitute Music Therapist

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As a Special School District (SSD) substitute music therapist, you provide students referred to your care with a comprehensive, individualized program tailored to support their well-being. Music therapists are valuable members of a student’s special education team and work closely with professionals across various disciplines. Your expertise in developing and evaluating music therapy, along with your unwavering commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning environment, will contribute to the success of every student under your guidance.

Music therapists work during school hours, are generously compensated, and receive benefits, including insurance, paid time off and holidays, access to staff health clinics, and more. They are assigned to students, not locations, and must travel regularly between buildings and districts within St. Louis County.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's in music therapy required
• Master’s degree in music therapy preferred
• Experience in assessing students for music therapy services in accordance with IDEA, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education preferred
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapists, Inc. required

Salary

• $42/hour

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Posting open until: 10/14/26

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $42 to $42 Hourly

Job Categories: Substitute > Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources
• 12110 Clayton Road
• Town & Country, Missouri 63131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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