Secondary Music Teacher

Location: Priest River

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Band

Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Jr/Sr Priest River Lamanna High

Closing Date:
06/25/2026
School Year

Job Opened: 6-15-26 Job Closes: 6-25-26

Location:

Jr/Sr High School

Pay: WBCSD Certified Negotiated Salary

Benefits:
Health Insurance w/Vision, Dental Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Persi, Personal and Sick Days

Calendar: 165 days (includes 5 holidays)

TITLE: K-12 MUSIC/INSTRUMENTAL TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS

Idaho teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements, such as Music K-12

Strong background in teaching methods, developmentally appropriate classroom activities, and effective classroom management

Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter and effective teaching methods

Strong background in curriculum and the Idaho Core Standards

Strong background in the integration of technology with instruction

Ability to maintain a positive learning environment

Works well with students, staff, and the public

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to work under deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Building Principals

JOB SUMMARY

To provide students with a daily and ongoing instructional program that will provide for them the best possible academic knowledge of music styles, techniques, and history. To promote academic, social, and citizenship development through leadership and classroom supervision.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction

Prepare for assigned classes

Design lessons with an appropriate level of difficulty that provide content in a logical and sequential manner

Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the physical limitations of the classroom and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs

Analyze and interpret student data to develop and modify instructional activities

Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Implement the Idaho Core Standards, as well as the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives in lesson plans, classroom instruction, unit planning, and assessments

Display command of the subject matter

Budget class time effectively

Other Duties to Students

Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential

Establish and communicate classroom rules, and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms

Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Subject-Specific Duties

Instruct pupils in music and instrumental music depending on grade level

Prepare participatory lesson plans and establish course goals

Demonstrate method and procedure to pupils

Observe and evaluate pupils' work to determine student progress and to make suggestions for improvement

Accompany pupils on field trips and to district concerts/ high school activities

Professional Contacts and Activities

Attend and participate in faculty meetings

Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with special education teachers as needed

Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise

Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, curriculum, objectives, and methods

Provide needed and requested information on a timely and effective basis

Other

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules

Maintain accurate and complete records as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy

Input data in a timely fashion

Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications

Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education

Seek assistance should emergencies arise

Represent the school district in a positive manner

Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

Perform other duties as assigned

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in conformance with district policy and IDAPA .

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal…