23135: Elementary Music Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY)(REPOST)
Young World Physical Education, Kennewick, WA, United States
Elementary Music Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY)
Job ID:
5673875
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Job Description
Position #CS23135R : Elementary Music Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY)(1.0 FTE NON CON)(REPOST)
Posting Dates:
04/27/2026-05/07/2026 (or until filled)
Location:
Cascade
Qualifications Required
Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate with endorsement in Music
Satisfactory evaluations
Qualifications Preferred
Successful experience teaching general elementary music documented by positive evaluations.
Basic understanding of the Washington State Common Core Music Standards.
Understanding of and willingness to administer the Music CBPAs.
Experience with and/or training with and willingness to include special needs children in the regular education music classes.
Experience in working successfully with at risk students.
Ability and willingness to rehearse and direct grade level choirs such as 4th and 5th grade Choruses.
Ability and willingness to teach Marimba and Orchestra before and after school.
Ability and willingness to plan, teach, guide and direct daytime and evening musical performances including Veterans Day, Holiday Celebrations, 5th Grade Choral Festival, and Grade Level Performances.
Ability and willingness to share the music room and its contents with other staff members.
Ability and willingness to share responsibility for planning and coordinating music curriculum so instruction will be sequential and developmentally appropriate for each grade level.
Ability and willingness to use technology to enhance music instruction.
Ability and willingness to work as a team with other staff members to best meet the educational needs of the students.
Ability and willingness to set up equipment for music and non‑musical programs and assemblies.
Training in ORFF pedagogy and/or willingness to attend workshops.
Evidence of successful classroom management.
Evidence of successful communication with staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work in a PLC.
Punctual and consistent attendance.
Responsibilities
Collaboratively develop and teach K-5 music curriculum that integrates state music EALRS, supports classroom curriculum, and emphasizes reading.
Teach music skills to classes of special needs students (lifeskills and Developmental Therapy).
Teach regular grade level classes which include special needs students.
Instruct students in proper use and care of instruments and other music room materials.
Organize and direct musical “special interest” groups (chorus and/or instrumental) during non‑instructional time.
Establish and maintain standards of student/classroom behavior to provide a supportive and productive learning environment.
Demonstrate classroom management skills that allow for a safe and productive learning environment.
Collaboratively prepare and present grade level programs/concerts, including evening performances.
Collaboratively prepare and support students for the district wide choral festival, including the evening performance.
Work with staff in supporting and enhancing classroom activities.
Work cooperatively with other staff to maintain a positive, disciplined, educationally sound learning environment for students.
Communicate with parents and staff through conferences and other means to discuss student behavior, progress, etc.
Provide support reading instruction up to one hour per day, if needed.
Attend and participate in building staff and district elementary music teacher meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent 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.
Mobility:
Regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18‑26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
Sense:
Required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. Must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Must be able to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting:
Must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. May be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
Work Environment:
Characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Hazards:
Must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10° F to 100° F+. May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra‑curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.
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Job ID:
5673875
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Job Description
Position #CS23135R : Elementary Music Teacher (Leave Replacement for 26/27 SY)(1.0 FTE NON CON)(REPOST)
Posting Dates:
04/27/2026-05/07/2026 (or until filled)
Location:
Cascade
Qualifications Required
Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate with endorsement in Music
Satisfactory evaluations
Qualifications Preferred
Successful experience teaching general elementary music documented by positive evaluations.
Basic understanding of the Washington State Common Core Music Standards.
Understanding of and willingness to administer the Music CBPAs.
Experience with and/or training with and willingness to include special needs children in the regular education music classes.
Experience in working successfully with at risk students.
Ability and willingness to rehearse and direct grade level choirs such as 4th and 5th grade Choruses.
Ability and willingness to teach Marimba and Orchestra before and after school.
Ability and willingness to plan, teach, guide and direct daytime and evening musical performances including Veterans Day, Holiday Celebrations, 5th Grade Choral Festival, and Grade Level Performances.
Ability and willingness to share the music room and its contents with other staff members.
Ability and willingness to share responsibility for planning and coordinating music curriculum so instruction will be sequential and developmentally appropriate for each grade level.
Ability and willingness to use technology to enhance music instruction.
Ability and willingness to work as a team with other staff members to best meet the educational needs of the students.
Ability and willingness to set up equipment for music and non‑musical programs and assemblies.
Training in ORFF pedagogy and/or willingness to attend workshops.
Evidence of successful classroom management.
Evidence of successful communication with staff, students, and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work in a PLC.
Punctual and consistent attendance.
Responsibilities
Collaboratively develop and teach K-5 music curriculum that integrates state music EALRS, supports classroom curriculum, and emphasizes reading.
Teach music skills to classes of special needs students (lifeskills and Developmental Therapy).
Teach regular grade level classes which include special needs students.
Instruct students in proper use and care of instruments and other music room materials.
Organize and direct musical “special interest” groups (chorus and/or instrumental) during non‑instructional time.
Establish and maintain standards of student/classroom behavior to provide a supportive and productive learning environment.
Demonstrate classroom management skills that allow for a safe and productive learning environment.
Collaboratively prepare and present grade level programs/concerts, including evening performances.
Collaboratively prepare and support students for the district wide choral festival, including the evening performance.
Work with staff in supporting and enhancing classroom activities.
Work cooperatively with other staff to maintain a positive, disciplined, educationally sound learning environment for students.
Communicate with parents and staff through conferences and other means to discuss student behavior, progress, etc.
Provide support reading instruction up to one hour per day, if needed.
Attend and participate in building staff and district elementary music teacher meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent 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.
Mobility:
Regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18‑26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
Sense:
Required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. Must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Must be able to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting:
Must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. May be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
Work Environment:
Characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Hazards:
Must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10° F to 100° F+. May be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra‑curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.
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