Elementary Music Teacher

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Job Details
Job ID: 5316778
Job Description
For the 2025-26 school year
Full time position
Posting Period: Open until filled
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt
Qualifications:
Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for assignment
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; Master’s preferred
Extensive dance training to include technique, choreography and performance, preferably post-secondary experience
Understanding of Physical Education concepts and skills
Successful teaching experience including standards-based instruction, formative and summative assessment, student management, and organization
Familiarity with a wide variety of teaching techniques which are used to maximize student learning
Proven ability to provide an instructional program for students geared to meet their individual needs at their instructional level
Willingness and desire to collaborate with assigned PLC
Willingness to communicate with parents
Willingness to work closely with instructional committees to research, plan, and implement innovative ways to improve student learning
Ability to travel from classroom to classroom and from building to building throughout the district
Has reliable transportation as travel may be required between school locations
Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives
Essential Functions:
Teaches using a wide variety of art styles with an emphasis on creative forms
Teaches across grade levels using sequential, standards-based instruction
Works collaboratively in a performing arts environment
Designs learning experiences and assessments that allow students to demonstrate applied skills
Demonstrate a record of positive leadership including motivation, patience, high morale, esprit de corps, active listening, respect, and flexibility
Demonstrate commitment to excellence in productions and exhibitions and provides opportunities for performances of student work
Demonstrate a vision that is progressive, innovative, and shows a commitment to excellence
Works as an enthusiastic part of a learning-centered environment believing that each student can learn
Work with students providing positive learning experiences that promote the success of all students
Maintains effective classroom management within a positive learning environment
Must have adequate personal transportation and be able to travel between schools
Uses the PLC process to improve instruction, learning, and assessment
Communicates effectively with all stakeholders of the school community
Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
Supervision of students
Other duties as assigned
Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate
SOC Code:252021
Benefits/Compensation:
Salary range: $64,498 - $121,573 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .
Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CBA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) . Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .
Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here (https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees) .
Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) .
Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.
Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CBA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) .
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher, Music Education
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Location:
Vancouver, WA, United States
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education, Training, And Library Occupations

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