High School Band Teacher; Fte Interlake High School

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for teaching Jazz Band, Symphonic, guitar, piano.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

• Implement Bellevue School District common music curriculum (objectives and assessments).
• Collaborate with the elementary, middle and high school instructors in providing a conceptual and skill-based articulated K-12 music program.
• Collaborate with feeder middle school band directors in retaining students in the band program.
• Provide performance opportunities day and evening for band students and the community.
• Maintain extensive music, equipment and uniform inventories.
• Participate in co‑leadership responsibilities for high school marching and pep bands.
• Plan and organize music program‑related field trips including both one‑day and extended and/or overnight trips. These will include in‑state, out of state or out of country.
• Continue professional development as a lifetime learner through regular participation in district music workshops, Eastshore music region meetings and other development opportunities. Teachers will center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.
• Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.
• Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.
• Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
• Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Teachers will participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• Teachers will annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non‑certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Participate in site‑based decision‑making processes.

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

Required:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsements in instrumental music.
• Experience instructing 9-12th grade band students through objective and conceptual based lessons.
• Experience in working with parents and promoting parent participation in support of music education.
• Experience in teaching an advanced level high school jazz program and concert bands.

• Knowledge and skills in music score interpretation, conducting and rehearsal techniques.
• Knowledge of instrumental literature, music skills and concepts for high school level ensembles.
• Knowledge in teaching students arranging or composing with music software (Sibelius).
• Knowledge of and/or experience with instruction using sound research‑based…