Orchestra Teacher Tyee Ms, Newport Hs, Elementary

Position Objective

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

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 and extended/overnight trips in-state or out of state or out of country.
• 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 by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students, and engaging them in learning.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• 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, manage classroom procedures, student behavior, and organize a safe physical space for student learning.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning; design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• Annually establish student growth goals to ensure progress 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.
• Participate in site-based decision‑making processes.

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator.

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with an endorsement in instrumental music.

• Experience in working with parents and promoting parent participation in support of music education.
• Experience instructing students through objective and conceptual based lessons.
• 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 instruction using sound‑based, research‑based instruction, best practices and pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher‑directed instruction, literature‑based reading, problem‑based learning, math problem‑solving, cooperative learning and integrated curriculum.

• Training with or direct experience with middle school aged students.
• 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 the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Provides high quality instruction through differentiated instructional practices and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Individualize instruction for gifted,…