General Music Teacher, .5 FTE

About the role

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   This is a.5 FTE non-continuing position for a General Music Teacher at Cedar Valley that begins upon hire through the end of the current 2026-27 school year ONLY.  The Edmonds School District is seeking an enthusiastic and culturally responsive General Music Specialist to serve Cedar Valley Elementary � a vibrant, diverse school and community. This 0.5 FTE General Music position runs the full 2026�2027 school year. The successful candidate will deliver the Edmonds School District's comprehensive General Music curriculum, a foundational program designed to build students' music literacy, creative expression, and cultural appreciation across grade levels. We are looking for a passionate educator who celebrates diversity and creates an inclusive, joyful musical environment where every student feels seen, valued, and inspired. For position-specific questions, please contact Tam Osborne, Manager of Visual & Performing Arts, at 206-605-9792 or via email at. 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. Required Qualifications:    Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Music endorsement, or the ability to obtain one 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, and 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:   2026-27 Salary Schedule Range: $85,456 through $152,066. 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:   Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. 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,  Section 504 Coordinator:  Jonathan Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431- 7047,  Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator:  Rob Baumgartner,  Assistant Superintendent, HR-Payroll-Benefits, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023,