Itinerant Beginning Strings Teacher, .4 FTE

About The Position

This is a .4 FTE position for an Itinerant Beginning Instrumental Strings Teacher that begins with the 2026-27 school year. The Edmonds School District starts its elementary instrumental program in 6th grade. We offer Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone as the primary instruments and sometimes supplement with Alto Sax and Percussion. Classes meet twice a week for 45 minutes at each elementary school. This is an itinerant assignment that will provide the elementary instrumental program at multiple sites.

Requirements

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Music endorsement, or the ability to obtain one prior to the position start date
• 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.

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

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) for eligible positions (eligibility based on anticipated compensation of at least 630 hours per school year; for 2026-27, a .5 FTE continuing contract position meets this threshold)
• Washington state retirement package for eligible positions (eligibility based on anticipated work of at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year; for 2026-27, a .6 FTE meets this threshold)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance
• Options for HSA, FSA and DCAP
• Supplemental benefits: 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.