Orchestra Teacher

Orchestra Teacher (9962)

Location: Evergreen Public Schools Various - Vancouver, Washington

Job : 5798864

Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $64,511 to $118,655 per negotiated agreement

Salary

Schedule:

0.4 FTE for  School Year

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest recommendation for hire may be submitted after July 1, 2026. This is a continuing position.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional info click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (with HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options available.
• Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above the salary schedule (e.g., TRI pay, In‑Service days, Extended Contracts) per CBA.

• Demonstrate skills necessary to provide a successful experience with secondary and elementary school students.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with instrumental and choral staff in team‑teaching situations including concert, pep band, and jazz band.
• Display competency in instrumental music techniques.
• Develop musicianship at secondary and elementary levels.
• Present school’s music program(s) to the community in a positive manner.
• Participate in local concert and jazz band festivals.
• Display competency in new technology, including music applications.
• Participate in co‑curricular music activities.
• Be able to travel between buildings as assigned.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with the community, teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Participate collaboratively in PLC work both with building Music PLC and cross‑district content‑specific PLC.

• Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree; valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in music education.
• Successfully complete Washington State Patrol background check. Employee is responsible for cost of background check.
• Must have regular, consistent attendance.
• Must be willing to uphold District Policies and follow administrative procedures.
• High school band or orchestra experience preferred.
• Demonstrated competency on a symphonic band or orchestral instrument.
• Proficient instrumental conducting techniques.

• Classroom management skills
• Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Balanced approach to instruction (modeled, shared, guided)
• Workshop Method
• Reading/writing process
• Differentiation
• Anti‑bias, Multicultural Education
• Teaching‑Learning Cycle (Planning, Instructing, Assessing)
• Professional Learning Communities
• Washington State Arts Learning Standards
• Washington Classroom‑Based Performance Assessments
• Preferred experience in working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
• Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

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