Orchestra Teacher (9962)

2026 - 2027 School Year

.4 FTE

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 7/1/2026.

This is a Continuing Position.

 Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position Evergreen Education Association.

Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as, but not limited to TRI pay, In-Service days, and Extended Contracts, all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation  including fingerprints. Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Preferred training and/or experience; or willingness to take course work to increase knowledge and use of the following instructional and management strategies to include:

1. Classroom management skills
2. Developmentally Appropriate Practices
3. Balanced approach to instruction (modeled, shared, guided)
4. Workshop Method
5. Reading/writing process
6. Differentiation
7. Anti-bias, Multicultural Education
8. Teaching-Learning Cycle (Planning, Instructing, Assessing)
9. Professional Learning Communities
10. Washington State Arts Learning Standards
11. Washington Classroom Based Performance Assessments
12. Preferred experience in working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. 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.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Salary : $64,511 - $118,655