Farrington High: Grade 9-12 Music Teacher, 606438 (2026-01914)

About the role

The High School Music Teacher designs and delivers a comprehensive music program for students in grades 9–12. This multifaceted role requires a versatile educator capable of fostering a deep appreciation for music through non-performance classroom instruction (General Music), while simultaneously directing and conducting elite performance ensembles (Concert/Marching Band and String/Full Orchestra). The ideal candidate inspires artistic growth, technical proficiency, and collaboration across diverse student skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a comprehensive music program for students in grades 9–12.
• Foster a deep appreciation for music through non-performance classroom instruction (General Music).
• Direct and conduct elite performance ensembles (Concert/Marching Band and String/Full Orchestra).
• Inspire artistic growth, technical proficiency, and collaboration across diverse student skill levels.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be committed to the Hawaii State Department of Education's commitment to hiring highly qualified teachers.
• Must have a valid Hawaii teaching license or Emergency Hire Permit upon hire.
• Must enroll in a Teacher's Education Program and meet Hawaii licensing requirements within 3 years of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire artistic growth, technical proficiency, and collaboration across diverse student skill levels.
• Experience in designing and delivering comprehensive music programs.
• Experience in directing and conducting elite performance ensembles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Effective classroom management skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse student needs.
• Knowledge of music theory and history.
• Ability to motivate and engage students in music learning.

Benefits

• Compensation: 10-month teachers are compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.
• Paid sick leave: 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Retirement Plan.
• Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.

Pay

New employees can expect their first paycheck within the first 3 pay periods of their start date. Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month.

Schedule

Certificated 10-Month Teachers enjoy a range of competitive benefits including:

• Compensation: 10-month teachers shall be compensated for the applicable Bargaining Unit 05 10-month salary schedule for working a 10-month work year.
• 18 Days of Paid Sick Leave and State/Federal Holidays: 10-month teachers receive 18 days of paid sick leave (of which 6 can be utilized for personal and/or professional development purposes) during the school year provided that all conditions under the respective collective bargaining agreement are met.
• Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Retirement Plan.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.