Creative Arts Therapist (Music Therapist or Art Therapist) – School-Based

Hope Academy at The Hope Learning Center | Wexford, PA

The Hope Learning Center is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. Our multidisciplinary team works together to help students with autism and developmental disabilities build communication, emotional regulation, and social skills in a supportive school environment.

We are seeking a Creative Arts Therapist (Music Therapist or Art Therapist) to join our team at Hope Academy. In this role, you will provide individual and group therapy sessions that help students express themselves, develop social-emotional skills, and build confidence through creative therapeutic interventions.

This is a school-based position working directly with students in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

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Why Join Hope

• Meaningful work supporting students with autism and developmental disabilities

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team (teachers, therapists, behavioral staff)

• School-based schedule

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Health insurance with employer contribution

  • Employer-paid dental and vision insurance

  • Paid time off

  • 401(k) retirement plan

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Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group creative arts therapy sessions using music or visual art interventions

• Facilitate social skills groups and therapeutic classroom activities

• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and administrators

• Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and student therapy records

• Monitor student progress and adjust therapy goals and interventions as needed

• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and therapy goals

• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities

• Support the overall social and emotional development of students within the school environment

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or related Creative Arts Therapy field

• One of the following credentials:

  • MT-BC (Music Therapist – Board Certified)

  • ATR or ART-BC (Art Therapist credentials – Master’s required)

• 1–3 years of experience in education, autism services, behavioral health, or human services preferred

• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

• LPS or Teaching certification strongly preferred 

• Experience working with children or individuals with developmental delays preferred

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Required Clearances

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance

• Act 34 PA Criminal Background Check

• Act 114 FBI Clearance (Department of Education)

• Act 168 Clearance

• Mandated Reporter Training

• CPR/First Aid Certification

• Recent Physical and TB Test

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Join Our Team

At Hope Academy, creative therapies help students build confidence, communication, and emotional resilience. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

Apply today to help bring hope to students and families.

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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The Hope Center is committed to maintaining fair and equitable employment practices in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements. All employment policies, procedures, and practices shall be designed to ensure equal opportunity, prohibit discrimination and retaliation, and promote an inclusive workplace.

Policy Statement

The Hope Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. Employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, consistent with all applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Protected Characteristics

No person shall be discriminated against, harassed, or retaliated against on the basis of:

• Race (including hair type, hair texture, or hair style)

• Color

• Religious creed (including observance, practice and belief)

• Disability (physical, intellectual, developmental, or mental health)

• Ancestry or national origin

• Age (40 and over)

• Sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation

• Genetic information

• Veteran or military status

• Familial or martial status

• Or any other characteristic protected under applicable law

Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to:

• Recruitment, hiring, and job advertisements 

• Assignments, classifications, and promotions

• Compensation, benefits, and training

• Transfers, discipline, and termination

• Discipline and termination

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, unless doing so would cause undue hardship

• Protection for retaliation for good-faith reports or participation in investigations 

Enforcement & Reporting

Managers, supervisors, and employees share responsibility for upholding this policy. Any person who believes that have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should report the matter through established grievance or HR reporting process. The Hope Center shall investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action. No individual will be retaliated against for making a good-faith complaint or participating in an investigation.