MUSIC TEACHER (#56)

This position is a full – time K – 12 music teaching position located at both Pacific High School and Driftwood Elementary School in the Port Orford – Langlois School District 2CJ.  This position starts in August 2023 for the 2023 - 24 school year.

The position will offer music instruction, both instrumental and vocal, to students in grades K – 12.  

We seek a creative and passionate teacher who has a sense of humor and genuine love for working with all students in teaching the arts.  The communities of Port Orford and Langlois value music education and a successful candidate will have qualities to continue to advance music education within our schools.

The successful candidate will be able to:

     1.  Use multiple genres of music as resources to teach music education and develop student musicianship and leadership;

1.  Follow and implement national music standards for respective grade levels;

     3.  Instruct all students at their level (instrumental and vocal);

1. Demonstrate pedagogical skills needed to teach all instrumental families;

1. Basic instrument skills to assist in choral ensemble classes;

1. Demonstrated effective classroom management skills;

1. Contribute to the development, planning, and promotion of the music component of the winter and spring music concerts as agreed upon with the school administration, as well as other musical events within the community;

1. Manage and maintain inventory of school-owned instrument, music, and other inventory for both the band and the choir;

1. Establish positive relationships and partnerships with families, fellow musical colleagues, and the arts community within the school district and region. This includes active participation in the regional OMEA activities and meetings;

1. Communicate with colleagues, administration, and parents/guardians in a clear and consistent manner, following district guidelines and protocols.

In addition, a successful applicant will have the ability to keep and maintain accurate attendance, academic, and behavior records, meet deadlines set forth by the school and district administration, and preserve a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.

The district provides professional development opportunities both within the and outside of the district, including membership in OMEA. 

This position includes stipends for both student instrumental and vocal performances outside of school hours, as well as other musical and sound events that also happen outside of school hours.

Teachers may transfer up to 10 years of experience.  Please see current licensed contract for salary scale.

Extracurricular opportunities may be available for high school and/or junior high school sports and activities.

The Port Orford – Langlois School District is comprised of two locations: Driftwood Elementary School, which houses grades K – 6 located in Port Orford with a population of approximately 130 students, and Pacific High School, which houses grades 7 – 12 and is located seven miles north of Port Orford and seven miles south of Langlois that has a population of approximately 105 students.

Please visit our website (http://www.2cj.com) and Facebook pages for information about Driftwood Elementary School and Port Orford – Langlois School District.

**updated 11/28/22