Date Posted: 06/02/2025

Date Closed: Posted until filled

Start Date: August 2025

Reports To: Santiam Jr/Sr High School Administration

Compensation: $39,000 to $73,746 depending on education and experience

**25-26 school year contract currently under negotiation**

The position also includes a stipend for pep band, concerts & festivals

About Santiam Canyon School District:

Are you looking for your next work opportunity or looking to respark your love of education? Santiam Jr/Sr High School is hiring and we may just be what you are looking for! These last few years have been difficult in education, and statistics show that educator burnout is high, but at Santiam we proudly go against the trends. We are a rural school district working on a 4-day school week and we keep kids the center of our decisions. If you want to come see how great education can be, apply now or at the least, give us a chance and come up to Mill City for a tour of our campus. We have staff commute to us from all around. They choose Santiam because of who we are and what we value. We support our staff with modern facilities, new technology, abundant support staff, and a caring, competent administration. Santiam is unique and we are proud of it! We are a small town school district with big opportunities, and we have an amazing staff! Below is the job description, but you are also welcome to call SJSHS Principal Blane Lazar, to learn more at 503-897-2311. He is happy to talk with you about the position. Give Santiam a chance; you may just rediscover your love of education. 

Santiam Canyon is located in the beautiful foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range and proudly serves the communities of Mill City, Gates, Detroit, Idanha and surrounding areas. Located close to Salem and other larger towns, Santiam Jr./Sr. High School is an ideal location to teach and collaborate with educational professionals helping students achieve their limitless potential. Santiam operates on a 4 day school week and teacher contracts are 170 work days. 

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to continue to develop an existing music program, building on our existing music courses which include teaching/coordinating band, music/audio production and modern music performance. The music teacher is also responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the school’s music program, including teaching, leading performances, overseeing student development, and budgeting. You will collaborate with school administration, faculty, and the community to promote the music program and inspire young musicians.

Music Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning
• Plans a program of study that meets learning standards and the individual needs, interests and abilities of students
• Plans a balanced music program, organizing class time so that preparation, rehearsal, and instruction can be accomplished within the allocated class time
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials
• Instructs students and assigns relevant independent work
• Grades promptly and accurately 
• Tests and evaluates students’ abilities and progress
• Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the ages and skills of students
• Prepares report cards and progress reports
• Informs parents of student progress concerning academic achievement and behavior through phone calls, email, and occasional in person meetings throughout the school year
• Facilitates conferences with students and parents
• Conducts appropriate assessments of students’ work and maintains accurate and regular data on students in areas of attendance, grades and IEP progress, if applicable
• Supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, and occasionally on field trips
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Leads and coordinates performances at both the middle and high school levels
• Coordinates with Athletic Director for Pep Band during fall and winter sports seasons 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow and maintain knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Appropriately maintain and secure confidential records and inquiries
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required
• Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations
• Attend work regularly and on time
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualifications:                                                                                 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university
• Master’s degree or equivalent strongly preferred  
• Prior successful experience teaching students in a school setting strongly preferred
• Must have a valid teacher’s license and subject specific endorsement(s) through the Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) or have an ability to obtain the needed endorsements

Evaluation:                                                                                 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy.