Orchestra Teacher (9962)

Evergreen Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Continuing Position for the 2026-2027 School Year, with a 0.4 FTE. The position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 7/1/2026. Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) is committed to creating a diverse community that provides equitable opportunities, access, resources, and support for all members to be successful. The district aims to recruit, hire, and retain employees from all racial/ethnic backgrounds to foster student academic success and to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff in a diverse community.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in music education.
• Successfully complete Washington State Patrol background check.
• Employee is responsible for cost of background check.
• Must have regular, consistent attendance.
• Must be willing to uphold District Policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Demonstrated competency on a symphonic band or orchestral instrument.
• Proficient instrumental conducting techniques.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
• Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

• High school band or orchestra experience preferred.
• Preferred training and/or experience; or willingness to take course work to increase knowledge and use of the following instructional and management strategies to include: Classroom management skills, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Balanced approach to instruction (modeled, shared, guided), Workshop Method, Reading/writing process, Differentiation, Anti-bias, Multicultural Education, Teaching-Learning Cycle (Planning, Instructing, Assessing), Professional Learning Communities, Washington State Arts Learning Standards, Washington Classroom Based Performance Assessments.
• Preferred experience in working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skills necessary to provide a successful experience with secondary and elementary school students.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with instrumental and choral staff in team teaching situations including concert, pep band, and jazz band.
• Display competency in instrumental music techniques.
• Develop musicianship at secondary and elementary levels.
• Present school’s music program(s) to the community in a positive manner.
• Participate in local concert and jazz band festivals.
• Display competency in new technology, including music applications.
• Participate in co-curricular music activities.
• Be able to travel between buildings as assigned.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with the community, teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Participate collaboratively in PLC work both with building Music PLC and cross district content specific PLC.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
• Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level