Position: TEACHER - MUSIC/CHORAL @ SALK MIDDLE SCHOOL, 0.4 FTE, OYO.
Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies.
- FTE: 0.4
- Hours: 2.8
- CONTRACT TYPE: ONE YEAR ONLY
- ANTICIPATED
START DATE:
2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR - Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
- Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
- Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule.
POSITION REQUIREMENT
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This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Music (choral) endorsement. The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site; PESB Course and Endorsement Lookup.
SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. to view current salary and stipend information. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize instructional programs within the prescribed curriculum to provide for individual differences.Be able to effectively teach students of varying abilities.Be able to maintain classroom discipline and use effective classroom management skills.Utilize and maintain district/building curricular and student learning objectives.Prepare and maintain long-range and weekly lesson plans.Maintain appropriate student records.Work as an effective member of the department to evaluate and improve the program.Communicate and interpret school programs to patrons.Communicate student progress to parents.Be familiar with state essential leanings, district targets, qualifying standards, testing, etc.Work as an effective member of the grade level, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning.Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the building administration.QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals.Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior.Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs.Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources.Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and to solve problems; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected.Aware of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students.Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding nonauthoritarian manner.Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.Knowledge of effective teaching strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction.Willingness and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instruction/learning process.Work Schedule – Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
Stipends, leave accruals, and holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits Highlights:
Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits are provided for eligible employees through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) program. Additional employee paid benefits may include Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and medical flexible spending arrangement (FSA).
A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees.
EEO COMPLIANCE
Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender…
