Teacher, Itinerant General Music

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

Teacher, Itinerant General Music

• Position Type:
  Certificated/ Elementary Specialist

This position will be responsible for teaching band and/or orchestra to elementary students. The assignment includes teaching General Music classes to students in grades K-5 and beginning instruments (band and/or orchestra) to grade 5 students. This position may also include facilitating performances and festivals.

• Appropriate Washington State certi?cation in Instrumental Music is required and must be on ?le prior to beginning work.
• Major in instrumental music is preferred.
• A master's degree is preferred.
• Ability to work positively with diverse sta? and students is required.
• The ability to demonstrate proper techniques for traditional band and orchestra instruments is required.
• Candidate must have a proven commitment to an exemplary comprehensive music program, enthusiasm, and skills necessary to maintain and continue to improve a high achieving instrumental program.
• Ability and willingness to recruit and encourage participation from students from diverse backgrounds and levels.
• Must maintain a positive learning environment and have the ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience working with elementary school students preferred.
• Experience in, and ability to teach both band and orchestra instruments preferred.
• Experience with Orff, World Drumming, and fretted instruments (guitar, and ukulele) preferred.
• Desired teacher characteristics are: ?exibility; ability to organize ideas, time and materials to accomplish goals; enthusiasm; ability to express ideas clearly and understand concepts being discussed; ability to learn new ideas and skills; ability and willingness to develop favorable relationships with students; knowledge of current approaches to teaching; and willingness to model behavior deemed appropriate by the school district and the community.

Mission:
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Vision:
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Values:
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Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.

As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.

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Postings current as of 8/20/2026 12:29:16 AM CST.