Secondary Dance​/PE and Health

Job Description

Position:
Dance Teacher for the 2026-27 school year only. Full‑time position. Starting date:
Aug 10, 2026
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• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for assignment
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;
  Master’s preferred
• Extensive dance training to include individual performance, choreography, and rehearsal direction; preferably post‑secondary experience
• Understanding of movement mechanics, dance pedagogy, concepts and skills
• Understanding of choreographic structures, dance composition, 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 used to maximize learning
• Proven ability to provide an instructional program meeting individual student needs
• 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 culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse students and parents
• 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

• Teach using a wide variety of dance styles with an emphasis on concert dance
• Teach across grade levels using sequential, standards‑based instruction
• Collaborate in a performing arts environment
• Design learning experiences and assessments allowing students to demonstrate applied skills
• Demonstrate positive leadership including motivation, patience, high morale, esprit de corps, active listening, respect, and flexibility
• Show commitment to excellence in productions and exhibitions and provide opportunities for student performances
• Show a progressive, innovative vision committed to excellence
• Engage as an enthusiastic part of a learning‑centered environment that values every student’s learning
• Provide positive learning experiences promoting student success
• Maintain effective classroom management within a positive learning environment
• Use the PLC process to improve instruction, learning, and assessment
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders of the school community
• Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities
• Work flexibly and cooperatively
• Treat coworkers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students and practice expected behaviors
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out duties and responsibilities to achieve program requirements
• Supervise students
• Perform 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 (e.g., TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days, and professional development reimbursement). Eligibility criteria can be found in the VEA CBA. Salary schedules can be accessed here.
• Benefits: Employees working at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Eligibility criteria can be found here.
• Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Details can be found here.
• Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military, and bereavement leave.
  • Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part‑time employee accrual will be proportionate to FTE).
  • Personal Leave: 3 days per school year.
  • Accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CBA.