Elementary Music Teacher

Reports: Building Principal

Union: OEA

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PURPOSE STATEMENT

To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth in addition to establishing effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach music appreciation and fundamentals of music through explorations in instrumental music.
• Skilled in planning instruction incorporating elements of music appropriate to the developmental levels of students.
• Actively involves students in meaningful activities designed to teach elements of music.
• Provides experience-based instruction involving such approaches as playing, listening, moving, creating and performing.
• Plans, prepares and presents music programs at varying grade levels during the school year.
• Able to teach in a manner that causes students to experience the joy of music and to value the place of music in their lives.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Controls the inventory and stage of school-owned property; makes minor adjustments to and requests repairs of instruments.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during classes. Group rehearsals and musical performances while ensuring that students enjoy music.
• Selects and requisitions books, instruments, instructional materials and equipment; maintains required inventory records.
• Communicates with parents, other teachers, the counselor and the administration regarding student progress.
• Works cooperatively with other teachers to integrate music with other curricular areas.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in selected professional growth activities related to music.
• Knowledge of Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements as they relate to music.
• Understands High/Middle school students and has the ability to adapt instructional strategies and classroom management and plans to meet their unique characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or  university. 

EXPERIENCE: Academic background and coursework in the discipline of the position to be filled.  Successful teaching experience and effective work with elementary school age students  preferred. 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate  endorsement. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING: Valid Washington State teaching certificate with relevant endorsement required. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
2. Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements.
3. Ability to focus (adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.
4. Must be able to work in heat and cold (outside seasonal temperatures).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Starting Date: 2024-2025 School Year (180 total contracted days)
Salary: $58,504 - $112.773 annual salary. Based on education and experience Per OEA CBA - 2024-2025 Salary Schedule 
Retirement: Pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

Benefits: Follow this link which will include all available benefits for this position

Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; and Section 504 Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Address: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.

El Distrito Escolar Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, nacionalidad, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un guía para perros entrenado o animal de servicio y proporciona acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinadora de Derechos Civiles y Coordinadora del Título IX: Sandra Villarreal, (509) 488-2659, svillarreal@othelloschools.org; y Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Heidi Wagner, (509) 488-2659, hwagner@othelloschools.org. Dirección: 1025 South 1st Avenue, Othello, WA 99344.