Chehalis-Teacher-Elementary Music (Orin Smith) 2025-26

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Elementary Music Teacher at Orin C. Smith Elementary for the 2025-26 SY.

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• 3 Certificated Reference Forms and/or Letters
• Valid Washington State Certificate

The job of the Elementary Music Teacher is to provide students with activities and instruction which develop awareness of a variety of musical forums and maximizes personal musical skill development; create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, values,and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper grade education, in accordance with each pupils' ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
• Provide learning experiences in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and other assigned district curriculum to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the school district, and other district approved learning activities.
• Adapts lessons for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establish and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keeps accurate and appropriate classroom and district records, and prepares progress reports.
• Establish rapport, communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Demonstrate effective teaching practices.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete work at assigned workstation(s).
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with Music endorsement
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance
• Demonstrated successful experience in implementing a prescribed curriculum
• Demonstrated evidence of classroom management skills
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity preferred
• Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to work cooperatively with administration and staff
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use computer technology to assist instruction
• Prior job related experience required
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance
• Knowledge of curriculum, education code and district policies
• Abilities to stand/walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized & responsible tasks, maintain records, establish & maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement. See Article XIII Economic Provisions, Article VII Leaves, Appendix O. The 2024-25 salary range is listed; the 2025-26 salary range TBD.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off is also outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis 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. 

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

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

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. 

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th St, Chehalis WA 98532