Instrumental Music Teacher District - Wide Elementary (2026/2027 School Year) at Soledad Unified School District
About the Employer
VISION STATEMENT Soledad Unified School District students will demonstrate high levels of literacy in all academic fields, use effective thinking and productive organizational skills, show positive and healthy personal and civic responsibility, express the ability to be both independent and cooperative, appreciate diverse cultures, and develop meaningful and rewarding social relationships. Our students will achieve their best and be a source of pride for themselves, their parents, their community, and the world. MISSION STATEMENT The results of the Soledad Unified School District’s efforts will be evidenced by: Students: Increasing levels of success on standards based achievement measures. Staff: Employing and retaining administrators, teachers and support staff who are highly-qualified, dedicated, and effective, holding themselves and students to high personal and academic expectations and demonstrating continuous self improvement that drives program and student success. Educational Program: Providing a vigorous, high-quality, engaging and targeted educational program that prepares our diverse students to meet or exceed district and state standards, and state and national performance targets that teach the skills to inspire students to be life-long learners, and support success in higher education, employment, citizenship, and family life. Facilities, equipment, and materials: Providing safe and secure facilities that are clean and well-maintained, well- planned and state-of-the-art with a sufficient number of current textbooks and instructional materials that are aligned to standards. Learning environment: Maintaining a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and positive, and that demonstrates trust, respect, and tolerance among all the schools’ stakeholders. Strategic partnerships: Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community, business, government leaders, and post secondary institutions that secure and maximize resources and talents.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Provides an integrated educational program for each assigned student consisting of social, emotional, academic and psychomotor learning for students. Assists in related programs and activities, and performs other school related duties as required or assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
Duties may include, but not limited to the following:
- Assesses student knowledge, attitude, skills, experience, modes of learning, and aspirations in order to provide relevant, integrated curriculum, and program.
- Provide daily English Language Development (ELD) instruction if required. Diagnose students, formulate long-range objectives for students, use appropriate lesson objectives for students, use skills sequencing within a subject area, and evaluate student progress.
- Possess current knowledge of subject matter, teach to an objective, apply principles of learning, monitor and correct student performance, and take advantage of professional growth.
- Be knowledgeable about and use the district's curricular objectives, use appropriate assessment procedures and appropriate instructional materials, and record student learning as related to district-expected student outcomes.
- Develop a positive classroom atmosphere, establish and maintain standards of behavior consistent with the district discipline policy, maintain an environment conducive to learning, and support on-task behavior. Maintain current and appropriate room displays including student work when and where appropriate.
- The teacher will supervise pupils, keep records and make reports as required. Hold parent conferences when required, requested or appropriate. Support district and school goals and objectives. Use discretion in communicating school matters. Be puncutal to class and duty assignments.
- Follow school district regulations and policies, and maintain appropriate appearance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Incorporated within the essential functions of position are the essential physical requirements: Ability to see for purposes of observing students and reading instructional materials, tests, student records and other printed matter. Ability to understand speech at normal levels in person or on the telephone. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person or on the telephone. Feels comfortable using the computer, the iPad and a variety of apps, and LCD/audio equipment. Ability to occasionally lift/carry supplies and printed materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Classroom working environment subject to bending, crouching, kneeling, and sitting on the floor to interact with students, pushing/pulling of equipment and reaching in all directions.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Multiple Subject or Appropriate Single Subject Teaching Credential. CLAD/EL Authorization required. Must be Highly Qualified.
Board adopted: 12/13/95
Requirements / Qualifications
Proper California Single Subject Credential with CLAD and/or BLAD equivalent. *CPR Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred ** BCLAD Spanish Preferred ***CPR REQUIREMENT
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (3)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Proper California Single Subject Credential with CLAD and/or BLAD equivalent. *CPR Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred ** BCLAD Spanish Preferred ***CPR REQUIREMENT
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference (3)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Salary/Pay Range:
$59,709 to $128,606 annually - Salary placement based on education and experience (Full Credential - placed at $62,361)
Additional Salary Information:
In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $10,712 (emp only medical, dental, and vision) - $23,641.44 (emp + family medical, dental, and vision)
Length of Work Year:
186 days per year/7 hours per day
Employment Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
7:45am - 3:25pm
Comments and Other Information
Salary/Pay Range:
$59,709 to $128,606 annually - Salary placement based on education and experience (Full Credential - placed at $62,361)
Additional Salary Information:
In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $10,712 (emp only medical, dental, and vision) - $23,641.44 (emp + family medical, dental, and vision)
Length of Work Year:
186 days per year/7 hours per day
Employment Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
7:45am - 3:25pm
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
9/4/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$62,361 - $128,606 Per Certificated Salary Schedule * Annually
$62,361 - $128,606 Per Certificated Salary Schedule * Annually
Add'l Salary Info
In addition to salary, the district makes an annual contribution of $10,712 (emp only medical, dental, and vision) - $23,641.44 (emp + family medical, dental, and vision)
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year (186 days)
Employment Type
Full Time
*
based on full credential and years of experience (up to 15 years)