Secondary Music Teacher - Strings​/Orchestra

Secondary Music Teacher - Strings/Orchestra

Vancouver Public Schools – Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, Vancouver, Washington.

Job : 5740154

Final date to receive applications: Jun 17, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: May 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

For the 2026-27 school year, full‑time position. Posting period: open until filled. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: exempt.

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for assignment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;
  Master’s preferred
• Extensive music training to include individual performance, conducting, and rehearsing; preferably post‑secondary experience
• Understanding of string instrumental methods, concepts and skills
• Experience teaching students from beginner to advanced skill levels
• Strong organizational skills necessary to coordinate student travel and events
• Successful teaching experience including standards‑based instruction, formative and summative assessment, student management, and organization
• Familiarity with a wide variety of teaching techniques which are used to maximize student learning
• Proven ability to provide an instructional program for students geared to meet their individual needs at their instructional level
• Willingness and desire to collaborate with assigned PLC
• Willingness to communicate with parents
• Willingness to work closely with instructional committees to research, plan, and implement innovative ways to improve student learning
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiative
• Candidates selected for an interview should be prepared to perform an etude or solo piece, and be prepared to rehearse a group of students as a part of the interview process

• Teaches using a wide variety of music styles with an emphasis on orchestral music
• Teaches across grade levels using sequential, standards‑based instruction
• Works collaboratively in a performing arts environment
• Designs learning experiences and assessments that allow students to demonstrate applied skills
• Demonstrate a record of positive leadership including motivation, patience, high morale, esprit de corps, active listening, respect, and flexibility
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in productions and exhibitions and provides opportunities for performances of student work
• Demonstrate a vision that is progressive, innovative, and shows a commitment to excellence
• Works as an enthusiastic part of a learning‑centered environment believing that each student can learn
• Work with students providing positive learning experiences that promote the success of all students
• Maintains effective classroom management within a positive learning environment
• Uses the PLC process to improve instruction, learning, and assessment
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholders of the school community
• Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Treats co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Supervision of students
• Other duties as assigned

• Salary range: $64,498 – $121,573 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to, TRI professional learning, extended year days,…