Status Update:   Screening began April 24 and the first round of interviews were held May 7.  Final interviews will be held May 15, 2026.  Applications submitted after April 23 may not be evaluated.  

 

This job vacancy announcement will remain open until filled.   This is a Regular 1.0 FTE teaching position that will begin with the 2026/27 school year in August, 2026.

 

Application Process:

Current District Regular Employees:
Submit your letter of interest in TalentEd/Applicant Tracking, outlining your interest and qualifications for this position.  

  

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Athletic Coaches)

Submit an electronic application through TalentEd/Applicant Tracking; link on District website or click here:  https://hoodriver.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx)

• Letter of interest addressed to Tess Misa, HRVHS Assistant Principal
• Current Resume;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Copy of your Oregon Teaching License;
• Note:  official college transcripts will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statement:   

The High School Choral and Instrumental Music Teacher is responsible for providing outstanding choral and instrumental music education across a wide variety of musical ensembles, genres, and styles. The Music Teacher must have strong foundational skills in both instrumental and vocal technique and be able to demonstrate competence on a primary instrument, demonstrate basic piano/accompaniment skills, and demonstrate basic vocal technique.

The Music Teacher must work collaboratively with district music staff to create vertically aligned and integrated programs of instruction and work with parents and community members to support musical excellence, creativity, and student musical autonomy.

 

The Music Teacher will be responsible for directing and supporting a variety of ensembles and performance opportunities, which may include concert band, jazz band, choir, chamber ensembles, pep band, and other co-curricular performance groups. Experience supporting or directing marching band and pep band activities is desired. Experience with or willingness to support a Mariachi ensemble is preferred in order to expand culturally responsive music opportunities for students.

 

The Music Teacher will be responsible for selecting age- and level-appropriate literature for jazz, concert, pop, marching, chamber, and spirit ensembles, and will demonstrate an understanding of music technology, including notation, recording, and sound reinforcement software and hardware.

The HRVHS Music Teacher works to develop students’ music appreciation and musical skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes; developing engaging lesson plans; addressing the diverse educational needs of students; and providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

 

The teacher instructs and supervises a diverse group of students by establishing a positive and respectful learning environment, providing varied learning opportunities, and promoting high standards of performance for all students regardless of their backgrounds or developmental levels. The teacher also provides ongoing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and program goals.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Motivates students to work towards musical excellence through innovative literature, rehearsal techniques, collaborative ensembles, and performances.
• Strives to promote equality and diversity throughout the entire music program.
• Communicates with students, parents, staff members, community members and the media in all matters relating to the music program, in both written and verbal forms. Use of the web and social media as it relates to communication and promotion is an essential skill.
• Schedules performances in coordination with other school and district events.
• Manages equipment (including instruments, uniforms, sound reinforcement, etc), music library, and rehearsal facilities.
• Promotes and Facilitates musical autonomy in students through the use of sectionals, student-driven ensembles, and student organized performances at school and in the community.
• Develops and implements curriculum that aligns with State and National Arts Standards.
• Integrates use of critical musical technologies (notation, recording, composing, etc) into rehearsal, individual instruction, and performance.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance to meet the needs of the students and the expectations of the district.
• Maintains good relationships with other music staff and works to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum, retention between middle and high school, etc.
• Works closely with music directors in the mid-Columbia area, and with private music teachers.
• Ensures that all musicians are academically eligible for OSAA sanctioned contests.
• Coordinates performances at the school, in the community, and around the region.
• Meets regularly with parents and creates an online community in support of music.
• Responds to musical needs of students through independent and ensemble instruction that considers a wide variety of levels and learning styles.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
• Assists student musicians in preparing for post-secondary music opportunities, auditions, honor bands and choirs, and festival competitions.
• Professionally represents the school, music program and the District in interactions with students, parents, community members, and League and State music authorities (including OSAA) and maintains membership in NafME, OMEA, OCDA, ABDA, etc.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Develops and maintains a budget each year to cover the required expenditures necessary to conduct the music program. Works with the principal.
• Manages work time effectively, which will include numerous evening and weekend activities.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Hood River County School District and enhances learning.
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents.
• Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods. 
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience Required: Recent teaching experience in both instrumental and choral music, or outstanding recommendations from supervising teachers.

 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

 

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Knowledge of the rules, policies and regulations of the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA), Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Federal and State Title IX Law and school and district policies. Candidates must have knowledge of the support and developmental needs of a comprehensive music program; an ability to develop and manage a budget, strong verbal and written communication skills and candidates must understand the Oregon State and National Arts Standards.  Additionally, strong organization skills and attention to detail are necessary. Candidates must possess piano skills relevant to accompanying advanced level choral music. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

 

License Required: Possess and maintain a valid Oregon Teaching License with Music Education endorsement 

 

Testing: 

Any offer of employment made by Hood River County School District to an external candidate is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

• Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
• Post offer, pre-employment physical abilities assessment
• Nationwide criminal history verification - a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Compensation:  In addition to a standard teaching contract, three Extra Duty Contracts are available for Music (Instrumental); Music (Pep Band); and Music (Vocal).   

 

Hood River County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541/387-5016 for additional information or assistance.  Speech or hearing-impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1-800-735-2900.