High School Music Maestro: Band, Jazz, Guitar Ensembles

Band, Orchestra, Jazz, and Guitar Teacher, 1.0 FTE and .3 FTE JobID: 4958

Position Type: Certificated Teacher – HS/Music

Date Posted: 7/8/2026

Location: Lynnwood High School

Closing Date: 07/15/2026

About the District
Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

Our certificated staff are committed to engaging and supporting all students in learning. This is exemplified daily by their efforts to create learning environments that promote student autonomy, interaction, competence and choice. They are aware of the diverse needs of Edmonds students and use all possible resources to meet this diversity including making reasonable accommodations for individual cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs. Edmonds staff believe that every student has the capacity to learn. They support this belief by promoting high standards of learning for all and communicating these standards to all their students.

About the Position
The following continuing contract positions are available at Lynnwood High School beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Band and Orchestra (1.0 FTE): Concert/Symphonic Band, Wine Ensemble, Concert/Symphonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Jazz Ensemble 1.

Jazz and Guitar (0.3 FTE): Jazz Ensemble 2 (0.2 FTE) and Guitar (0.1 FTE).

Lynnwood High School provides a comprehensive, academic curriculum tailored to college and career readiness. Students can challenge themselves through a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, College in the High School dual‑enrollment options, and the district's flagship Applied Engineering & Manufacturing Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.

Beyond academics, the school enjoys active community engagement and interaction. Serving over 1,300 students, Lynnwood celebrates a linguistically and culturally rich student body representing more than 50 spoken languages. The administration prioritizes equity, relationship building, and restorative practices to foster a strong sense of belonging for every student. Backed by an active Booster Club and energetic Royal spirit, the school community actively supports a diverse range of successful athletics, music ensembles, and extracurricular clubs.

Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first two years of employment.

For additional information about these positions please contact Tam Osborne, Manager - Visual & Performing Arts at 425‑431‑7116 or via email at osbornet@edmonds.wednet.edu.

Required Qualifications
Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Instrumental Music, or the ability to obtain the needed qualifications prior to the position start date.

A complete application includes

Cover Letter

Resume

2 Confidential Reference Surveys* (forms will be automatically emailed to your references)

2 Letters of Recommendation

Transcripts

*To move forward in the selection process your confidential reference forms must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on the closing date.

Salary
2025‑26 Salary Schedule Range: $83,305 through $148,226 (2026‑27 Salary Schedule not yet finalized). Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits

Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026‑27 school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non‑continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non‑continuing contract. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long‑term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance and options for HSA, FSA and DCAP.

Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2026‑27 school year a .6 FTE (either continuing or non‑continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.

Most employees have a wide variety of supplemental benefits to take advantage of:

Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Deferred Compensation Plan

403(b) Plans

Physical Requirements/Demands
The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

While fulfilling the responsibilities of this job, the employee is expected to navigate various school and classroom environments. The role may involve assisting students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors. The role requires communicating with others regularly. Tasks may include frequent manual work using hands or fingers, as well as occasional reaching, bending, or twisting. The position may require moving objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Visual requirements include performing close‑range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary.

How to Apply
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program 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:

Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu

Section 504 Coordinator: Jonathan Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7047, bellj802@edmonds.wednet.edu

Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent, HR‑Payroll‑Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu

Postings current as of 7/12/2026 1:58:05 AM CST.

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