What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Support LDE Employee position at Mead WA?
September 2, 2025
Music Support
Choir, Band or Orchestra - Limited Defined Employee (LDE)
Monday - Friday, Hours may vary
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Teacher, the Music LDE provides targeted, small-group or individualized music enrichment to Choir, Band, or Orchestra students. This role supports specialized areas and enhances readiness through focused skill development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work directly with students, supporting their personal development by providing appropriate lessons tailored to students’ needs in one or more of the following: instrumental technique (e.g., brass, woodwind, strings), vocal range, sight-reading, or ensemble blend.
- Provide targeted support as defined by certified staff to identified individuals, encouraging greater social inclusion.
- Follow and support building, department, and district policies and procedures.
- Encourage and model expected behavior.
- Anticipate problem behaviors in order to minimize and de-escalate aggressive behavior of students who are acting out.
- Circulate within an assigned supervision area, as well as facilitate and direct activities in a positive way.
- Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in the classroom.
- Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
- Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.
- Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Participate in designated performances as requested
- Uphold district standards for student safety, inclusion, and professional conduct
- Attend training and development opportunities to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and local policy developments.
QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Demonstrated proficiency in music and/or musical instruction—vocal or instrumental—extended to choir, band, or orchestra contexts.
- Experience working effectively with K–12 students in small-group or one-on-one settings.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly with music teachers, students, and other staff.
- Organizational skills sufficient to manage lesson planning, scheduling, and progress tracking.
- Experience working with and engaging young people in youth activities.
- Ability to challenge students academically, to promote his or her academic discipline, and to create a learning environment that is positive for students.
- Ability to build relationships with children and redirect with authority when needed.
- Ability to work consistently and to contribute in a positive way.
- Skilled in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner.
- Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
DESIRED CRITERIA:
- Knowledge of vulnerable groups and the challenges of working with children and young people.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
A person working in this position will exert 35 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee may also be required to work at elevated heights and climb ladders. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY PLACEMENT:
As outlined by the Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. Salary DOE. Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies
Salary Range is between $25.00 and $25.00 per hour based on assigned duties.
Limited Defined Employees will accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Employees who work 630 hours in a school year will become benefit eligible for the remainder of the school year. Standard benefits include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Benefits are provided through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) at https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees
APPLICATION
If you are interested in this position, you need to apply online, by going to mead.schoolspring.com. Under Job Listings you will see the LDE posting and click apply.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION
- Your Resume
- Your current Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the position for which you are applying
- Three (3) dated and current letters of recommendation or completed reference checks (within the last 3 years)
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants 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 of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, Josh Westermann, josh.westermann@mead354.org and/or Affirmative Action officer, Keri Hutchins, keri.hutchins@mead354.org, (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 465-6010.
#35052366
Salary : $25