6th - 12th Band/Choir Teacher

THIS IS A CONTINUING POSITION FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

Note: This position is open to qualified CERSD employees from April 14- April 18, 2025Applications received from out of district applicants will not be considered until April 19th. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.The position is open until filled.

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Position Description:

Teach/direct the 6th -12th grade band and choir program. Current classes include 6th grade beginning band, combined 7th/8th grade band, high school band, high school jazz band/combo, 7th/8th grade choir, high school choir. Continue the competitive field show marching program with the high school band.

Responsibilities:

• 3-4 concerts a year for all ensembles
• 2-3 festivals a year per high school group (marching band, concert band, jazz, choir)
• Participation in regional large ensemble festivals for all groups
• High school marching/pep band performances at home football & basketball games
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices/utilize appropriate instructional methods
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum
• Establish classroom policies/procedures that ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all students
• Communicate/collaborate with students, families, staff, and administration to provide guidance/evaluation and encourage student achievement/success

Required knowledge/skills/abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge/ability of best practices: instructing band, choir, jazz, marching
• Demonstrate pedagogical skills with brass, woodwind, percussion, and voice
• Demonstrate capability of choosing appropriate curriculum for all ensembles (including fundamentals, strengthening music literacy, and concert/festival music)
• Piano proficiency preferred (choir accompanist are currently part-time)
• Demonstrate ability to promote high expectations while maintaining a caring attitude
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and provide effective leadership
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, students, and families
• Ability to keep accurate records and manage budget responsibly

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teacher Certification
• Secondary broad area music endorsement (or instrumental & choral endorsements)
• Must qualify to work with children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check
• Have experience teaching band and choir to middle school and high school students
• Ability to coordinate and implement music performances/trips

Terms of Employment:

• Affiliation: CEREA
• Contract: 180 CEREA Contract with a 4 day supplemental contracT
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through SEBB*
• Sick/Personal Days: up to 12 sick days per school year and up to 3 personal days per year.
• Retirement: Two plan choices available with DRS, Plan 2 and Plan 3.
• Salary: Based off the CEREA Salary Schedule and depending on verified years of experience, clock hours, and education and the start of the contract for the current year. Salary Schedule is currently for the 24-25 school year and will be updated once 25-26 school year schedule is confirmed.

Start Date:

• August 26th with new hire orientation dates in August. Exact dates for orientation will be provided by June 2025.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associates with this job. This job description is not a contract of employment, a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The Cle Elum-Roslyn 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 employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: HR Director Sara Sahlinger sahlingersa@cersd.org for Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4835 or Special Programs Director Carrieanne Selzler selzlerc@cersd.org for Section 504/ADA Compliance at 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum WA, 509-852-4842.

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  Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year (September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits.