Expressive Arts Therapist - [Carter School] (SY25-26)

Job title: Expressive Arts Therapist - [Carter School] (SY25-26) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools Company: Boston Public Schools Job description: Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising reputed company to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To reputed company a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please reputed company the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or reputed company the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:Expressive Arts TherapistReports To: School LeaderWho We AreAt our school, we proudly support reputed company with diverse abilities, including those facing cognitive challenges, physical disabilities, and reputed company medical needs. Our innovative Transdisciplinary Model fosters collaboration among teachers and therapists, ensuring a holistic learning experience with the reputed company of increasing each reputed company ability to communicate through Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Our vibrant community celebrates a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds. Excitingly, in 2025, we’ll be moving to a beautiful new building featuring a therapeutic pool, sensory garden, rooftop classroom, and specialized spaces designed just for our reputed company. We warmly invite you to join us at The Carter for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year!Position Overview:To provide services to reputed company with disabilities that will allow them to access the BPS curriculum and to participate in both school and community life to the greatest extent possible. This is an exciting opportunity for an Expressive Arts Therapist who desires to serve where their efforts matter and work in reputed company collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. In BPS, the staff and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for reputed company reputed company, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups reputed company the schools. BPS is a great reputed company for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation and respects their skills and abilities as an Expressive Arts Therapist.Responsibilities:

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• Hold a valid clinical licensure (LMHC) or license eligible

• Meet reputed company state and federal guidelines to be fully certified

• reputed company authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

• English proficiency is required - Spanish/other language is a plus

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• Model and promote authentic relationship-building and collaboration with reputed company, families, school community, and partnering agencies.

• Demonstrates understanding of racial equity and ability to engage in reputed company about race, intersectionality, and systems of oppression.

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Qualifications - Preferred:

• Experience working in a public school setting with urban youth.

• Identify as a lifelong learner and reflective practitioner.

Terms: BTU Group 1Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/reputed company.The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national reputed company, reputed company, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work. Expected salary: Location: Boston, MA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job