Orchestra Teacher Tyee Ms, Newport Hs, Elementary

ORCHESTRA TEACHER 0.8 2026-27 (TYEE MS, NEWPORT HS, ELEMENTARY)

Bellevue School District TEACHING AND LEARNING DEPARTMENT - Bellevue, Washington

Job : 5803024
Final date to receive applications: Jul 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 25, 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.

• 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, including one‑day, extended, and/or overnight trips, in‑state, out‑of‑state, or international.
• 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 (district website).
• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication, and engaging students.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through questioning, discussion techniques, and reflection.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
• Provide clear focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, and designing coherent instruction.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment with respect, rapport, classroom procedures, student behavior, and safe physical space.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve learning; design assessments, use them in instruction, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, grow and develop professionally, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Annually establish student growth goals to ensure progress over time.
• Direct 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.
• 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 an endorsement in instrumental music.

Preferred:

• Experience in 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.

• Music score interpretation, conducting and rehearsal techniques.
• Instrumental literature, music skills and concepts for high school level ensembles.
• Teaching students arranging or composing with music software (Sibelius).
• Sound research‑based instruction, best practices and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices (teacher‑directed instruction, literature‑based reading, problem‑based learning, math problem‑solving, use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum).

• Training in and/or direct experience with middle school aged students.
• Skill and musicianship to perform proficiently on multiple wind, percussion, and string instruments.
• Ability to manage inventories, equipment, and music library at a high level.
• Commitment to District's vision, mission and goals.
• Commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Pro…