Band, Orchestra, Jazz, and Guitar Teacher, FTE and .FTE

About The District

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. This is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice. They are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs.

Edmonds staff believe that every student has the capacity to learn. They support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students.

The following continuing contract positions are available at Lynnwood High School beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

• Band and Orchestra (1.0 FTE):
  Concert/Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert/Symphonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble 1.
• Jazz and Guitar (0.3 FTE):
  Jazz Ensemble 2 (0.2 FTE) and Guitar (0.1 FTE).

Lynnwood High School provides a comprehensive, academic curriculum tailored to college and career readiness. Students can challenge themselves through a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College in the High School dual-enrollment options, and the district's flagship Applied Engineering & Manufacturing Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

Beyond academics, the school enjoys active community engagement and interaction. Serving over 1,300 students, Lynnwood celebrates a linguistically and culturally rich student body representing more than 50 spoken languages. The administration prioritizes equity, relationship building, and restorative practices to foster a strong sense of belonging for every student. Backed by an active Booster Club and energetic Royal spirit, the school community actively supports a diverse range of successful athletics, music ensembles, and extracurricular clubs.

Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first two years of employment.

For additional information about these positions please contact Tam Osborne, Manager - Visual & Performing Arts at 425‑431‑7116 or via email .

Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Instrumental Music, or the ability to obtain the needed qualifications prior to the position start date.

Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys* (forms will be automatically emailed to your references), 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.

To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

2025-26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226 (2026-27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026‑27 school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non‑continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total…