Music Teacher

NOOKSACK VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY

ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER

SUMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL YEAR

.9 FTE

ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHER

The responsibilities of the elementary school Music Teacher are to establish, plan, develop and prepare learning objectives and provide clear and focused enrichment-oriented instruction for students; to promote student achievement; provide guidance, supervision, and discipline to students; and to assess and evaluate student performance and progress in the music program to enhance effective learning.

PROFFESIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor's degree and a valid Washington State teaching certification with appropriate music endorsements required.
• Genuine interest and knowledge and/or experience in teaching music at the elementary level and a music teaching experience/background preferred
• Coordinate the music curriculum within the school program
• Ability to communicate effectively using both English and Spanish preferred
• Knowledge and experience in the application of Washington State Essential Academic Learning Objectives and the National Standards for Music Education
• Knowledge and effective use of technology in the classroom
• Good organizational and training skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in effective communication
• Knowledge of effective instructional and behavioral techniques
• Experience and ability to co-teach individual and small group ensembles
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships/collaboration with students, parents, staff, administrators, and the public
• Demonstrated ability to plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Demonstrated ability to create a positive classroom atmosphere to encourage and motivate students to learn essential skills, develop essential attitudes and experience successful learning
• Demonstrated ability to guide the learning process toward the achievement of district curriculum and establish clear objectives for all lessons and projects
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, supervise, and conduct musical events as needed
• Ability and willingness to accompany students as they perform in community events
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary & Benefits

• The salary range is based upon the salary schedule NVEA Salary Schedule
• Benefits in accordance with the SEBB/Health Care Authority (Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life insurance)
• For qualifying positions, employees are offered enrollment with the Washington State Retirement Plan.

Posting Date: December 18, 2025

Closing Date: Open until filled with initial screening December 24, 2025

Application Procedures

Nooksack Valley School District NVEA members must submit an online application by 4:00 p.m. on December 24, 2025. In the event a current NVEA member does not fill this position, non-district applications will be considered. Non-district applicants must submit a completed district application. View the requirements and apply online on our web site at Job Board.

Nooksack Valley School District 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. The following employees have been designated as coordinators to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator – District Athletic Director; 504 Coordinator-District Registered Nurse; Civil Rights Coordinator. Contact information for each coordinator: Phone: Mailing Address: 3326 E Badger, Nooksack WA 98276 Email:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65, $119,496.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $119,496