2025-2026 Middle School Band & Orchestra Teacher - Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Thurston Middle School
2025-2026 Middle School Band & Orchestra Teacher - Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Thurston Middle School
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$ 43998 - 95320
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Job Description
Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting.If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $43998 $95320 per year depending on education and experience.
The salary is based on the24/25 SEA Certified Salary Schedule.
About the District
Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene where the University of Oregon is located. We currentlyhave more than 9000 students over 1400 staff members and over 600 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to supportEvery Student Every Daythroughout their K12 education.
In Springfield Public Schools we acknowledge that systemic barriers have perpetuated disparities and disproportionate outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations. We believe that educational equity is about providing every student with the opportunities and resources to thrive and removing the barriers that have led to the predictability of academic success based on identity. We assert that working for educational equity is the responsibility of each person in our system.
We strive to create welcoming and inclusive cultures and environments that embrace and affirm the identity of each student inclusive of race ethnicity disability family economics mobility language sex sexual orientation gender identity initial proficiencies immigration status and religion. We are committed to standing up to bias and discrimination.
We recognize that achieving educational equity is a process of assessment reflection and continuous improvement. We engage in these practices so that across our system teaching and learning can be appropriately varied and responsive to every student every day.
To learn more about Equity & Inclusion efforts at Springfield Public Schools please clickhere!
About the Position
Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position ofMiddle School Band & OrchestraTeacher at Thurston Middle School. To support this work successful candidates will possess the following characteristics that support our vision ofEvery Student Every Dayand share our values:
- A belief that every student can and will learn;
- The desire to eliminate inequities in student achievement;
- The motivation to foster safe healthy and engaging environments;
- A commitment to promote an inclusive culture that draws on the assets of students staff and community.
- Ability to plan for instruct and assess student learning directly linked to grade level standards;
- Knowledge and experience with middle schoolaged students;
- Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with the ability to implement strategies to support instruction;
- Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds that characterize a K12 school community;
- Strong student management skills and the ability to establish a sound system of classroom management;
- Ability to establish effective and collaborative working relationships with diverse staff student and community populations;
- Knowledge of and ability to implement equitable grading practices.
- Ability to connect music curriculum with world cultures;
- Experience in designing and implementing middle school band and orchestra instruction;
- Proficiency in using and modeling the use of a variety of musical instruments;
- Ability to integrate technology into music instruction;
- Ability to implement student performance that demonstrates curriculum components to families and community members;
- Ability to incorporate existing classroom resources into Grade 68 general music classes;
- Experience with music program development and sustainability including fundraising instrument purchasing and repair and community connectedness.
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid State of Oregon teaching license;with a Music Endorsement;
- Successfully pass fingerprinting criminal Oregon Department of Education and TSPC background checks.
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints please contact Human Resources at (541).
It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeORa letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a nonservice connected pension.
Disabled Veterans:A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon dischargeANDa copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
Employment Type
Full-Time
