Orchestra Teacher Tyee Middle School​/Stevenson Elementary

ORCHESTRA TEACHER (0.6 2026-27) – TYEE MIDDLE SCHOOL / STEVENSON ELEMENTARY

Bellevue School District TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT – Bellevue, Washington

Job : 5748194
Final date to receive applications: Jun 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: May 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for teaching intermediate through advanced level middle school orchestras.

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide full orchestra opportunity for advanced classes.
• Provide performance opportunities for students, including orchestra festivals, solo and ensemble as well as day and evening concerts.
• Plan and organize music program‑related field trips.
• Continue professional development through district/league meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Coordinate with colleagues at all levels to provide an articulated 5‑12 string program.
• Deliver the BSD orchestra curriculum as posted on Global Scholar.
• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through questioning and discussion techniques.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address them.
• Provide clear focus on subject matter content and curriculum.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment.
• Use student data to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Maintain accurate student records and design assessments.
• Communicate with parents and the school community.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices.
• Participate in a professional community to grow and develop professionally.
• Establish student growth goals annually.
• Direct the activities of assigned non‑certified personnel.
• Attend required staff meetings and other activities as directed by district and building principal.
• Participate in site‑based decision‑making processes.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Building Administrator.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

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

KNOWLEDGE:

• Music score interpretation, conducting and rehearsal techniques.
• Instrumental literature and concepts for high school level ensembles.
• Teaching students arranging or composing with music software (Sibelius).
• Instruction using sound research‑based instruction, best practices and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District’s curriculum and instructional practices.

SKILLS:

• Experience with middle school aged students.
• Musicianship on multiple wind, percussion and string instruments.
• Ability to manage inventories, equipment, and music library.
• Commitment to the District’s vision, mission and goals.
• Commitment to equity and culturally relevant teaching practices.
• High quality instruction using differentiated practices and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to individualize instruction for gifts, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to develop students’ technology literacy.
• Team collaboration and effective communication.
• Use varied assessments including performance tasks, portfolios, and self‑assessment.
• Attend ongoing professional development activities.
• Positive attitude and belief in student success.
• Adherence to Board policies and legal requirements.
• Meet punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Typical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• May lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• May be exposed to…