Teacher - Elementary Orchestra (.FTE

This posting is for two (2) positions, each position is .25 FTE.

The Bethel School District is seeking teacher applicants who have the potential to be leaders and innovative educators. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to deliver instruction based upon best available research and practices in teaching and learning.

If you are a current Bethel School District employee, you must complete an INTERNAL application. All other applicants, including current substitutes, must complete the standard application.

• Valid and appropriate certificate and endorsements for Washington State required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective classroom management.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully employ effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Training/experience in strings instruction with strong skills in leadership, organization and instructional strategies including assessment of student learning.
• Strong desire to achieve/maintain a high quality orchestra program.
• Strong musical background in orchestral repertoire.
• Strong technical knowledge of violin, viola, cello and string bass.
• Evidence of superior musicianship in classical stylistic interpretation.
• Evidence of good rehearsal and classroom management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Training/experience in motivating students of all abilities and directing age appropriate music productions.
• Experience in the use of digital technology in the music classroom, or a strong desire to learn.
• Dedication to professional growth opportunities.
• Ability to work as a team member (leading and following) in a variety of settings.
• Interest in supervising and/or collaborating on activities appropriate for assigned age-level students.
• Ability to maintain a sense of perspective and humor.

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• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, dalexande, ;
Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd, ; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer, . All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religión, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion:
Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, dalexande, ;
Coordinador del Titulo IX, Mel Boyd, mboyd, ; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer, . Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamacion, y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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