Choir and Instrumental Music Teacher - Hood River Valley High School

Status Update:
Screening began April 24 and the first round of interviews were held May 7. Final interviews will be held May 15, 2026. Applications submitted after April 23 may not be evaluated.

This job vacancy announcement will remain open until filled. This is a Regular 1.0 FTE teaching position that will begin with the 2026/27 school year in August, 2026.

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:
Submit your letter of interest in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking, outlining your interest and qualifications for this position.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches)

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking; link on District website or : )

• Letter of interest addressed to Tess Misa, HRVHS Assistant Principal
• Current Resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Copy of your Oregon Teaching License;
• Note:
  
  official college transcripts will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statement:

The High School Choral and Instrumental Music Teacher is responsible for providing outstanding choral and instrumental music education across a wide variety of musical ensembles, genres, and styles. The Music Teacher must have strong foundational skills in both instrumental and vocal technique and be able to demonstrate competence on a primary instrument, demonstrate basic piano/accompaniment skills, and demonstrate basic vocal technique.

The Music Teacher must work collaboratively with district music staff to create vertically aligned and integrated programs of instruction and work with parents and community members to support musical excellence, creativity, and student musical autonomy.

The Music Teacher will be responsible for directing and supporting a variety of ensembles and performance opportunities, which may include concert band, jazz band, choir, chamber ensembles, pep band, and other co-curricular performance groups. Experience supporting or directing marching band and pep band activities is desired.

Experience with or willingness to support a Mariachi ensemble is preferred in order to expand culturally responsive music opportunities for students.

The Music Teacher will be responsible for selecting age- and level-appropriate literature for jazz, concert, pop, marching, chamber, and spirit ensembles, and will demonstrate an understanding of music technology, including notation, recording, and sound reinforcement software and hardware.

The HRVHS Music Teacher works to develop students' music appreciation and musical skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes; developing engaging lesson plans; addressing the diverse educational needs of students; and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

The teacher instructs and supervises a diverse group of students by establishing a positive and respectful learning environment, providing varied learning opportunities, and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their backgrounds or developmental levels. The teacher also provides ongoing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and program goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Motivates students to work towards musical excellence through innovative literature, rehearsal techniques, collaborative ensembles, and performances.
• Strives to promote equality and diversity throughout the entire music program.
• Communicates with students, parents, staff members, community members and the media in all matters relating to the music program, in both written and verbal forms. Use of the web and social media as it relates to communication and promotion is an essential skill.
• Schedules performances in coordination with other school and district events.
• Manages equipment (including instruments, uniforms, sound reinforcement, etc), music library, and rehearsal facilities.
• Promotes and Facilitates musical autonomy in students through the use of sectionals, student-driven ensembles, and student organized performances at school and in the community.
• Develops and implements curriculum that aligns with State and National Arts Standards.
• Integrates use of critical musical technologies (notation, recording, composing, etc) into rehearsal, individual instruction, and performance.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district.
• Maintains good relationships with other music staff and works to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum, retention between middle and high school, etc.
• Works closely with music directors in the mid-Columbia area, and with private music teachers.
• Ensures that all musicians are academically eligible for OSAA sanctioned contests.
• Coordinates performances at the school, in the community, and around the region.
• Meets regularly with parents and creates an online community in support of music.
• Responds to musical needs of students through independent and ensemble…