Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher - Chiawana High School

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 W LEWIS ST.

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE  SCHOOL YEAR

Open Date:
June 16, 2026

Final date to receive applications/Close Date:
June 24, 2026 at 4:00pm

POSITION:
Secondary Instrumental Music Teacher - 1.0 FTE

LOCATION:

Chiawana High School

SALARY:
Based on the  Certificated Salary Schedule

Certificated salary schedule:
Salary Schedule

Payroll and Benefits:
Employee Benefits

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

* Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with applicable endorsement.

* Minimum of a bachelor's degree.

* Display competency in instrumental music techniques including but not limited to woodwinds, low and high brass, percussion, piano, guitar, and string orchestra instruments

* Thorough knowledge of instrument music pedagogy

* Knowledge and understanding of the developing instrumentalist

The candidate must demonstrate commitment to student success while aligning with state requirements and the school's guiding principles, vision, and mission. The candidate must also demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for working with all students. The candidate must be willing to participate in required trainings and professional development, implement best practices that foster meaningful learning experiences, work within a system that supports student interventions, and collaborate with relevant staff members to enhance student outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

* Previous successful classroom teaching experience

* Bilingual/Biliterate
* in English/Spanish.

* Willingness to obtain certification to teach College in the High School

* Previous experience with piano as a performer and/or teacher

* Previous experience with woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, guitar, and string instruments as a performer and/or teacher

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted

and screened if the position remains unfilled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:
Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employees:
Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Officer-Jen Johnson; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, , jenjohnson; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, , kdocken.

* Bilingual/Biliterate is defined as having been previously hired into a PSD Bilingual Certificated assignment or obtaining a passing score on the STAMP Assessment

Updated: 2026 (Employee Services).