Elementary Regional Music Instructor at Parlier Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

10/27/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
10/21/2026
Contact
Valeria Ochoa
559-646-2731
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
please see notes Per Hour
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year
Employment Type
Temporary
Hours per day:
2 hours
Start/End Time:
2:45pm-4:45pm
Schedule:
3 times a week
Certificated:
$55/hr
Classified:
Current hourly rate of pay

About the Employer

We’re excited that you’re considering joining the Parlier Unified School District family! Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley near the Sierra Nevada mountains, our district spans 20 square miles of Fresno County and serves a community of over 16,500 residents. Our district includes four elementary schools, one junior high, one comprehensive high school, a continuation school, and an adult school, with a total enrollment of just under 3,500 students. We are deeply student-centered and believe that with the right support, everyone can thrive. By focusing on Accomplished Students, a Supportive Environment, and an Empowered Community, we aim to create a culture where learning, teaching, and leadership flourish—every day, from everyone.

Job Summary

Job Summary

This hands-on program will introduce elementary students to the fundamentals of Regional Mexican music, focusing specifically on two core instruments: Accordion and Acoustic Guitar.

Requirements / Qualifications

Instrumental Expertise: Proficient in playing and teaching both the accordion (diatonic/button or piano accordion) and acoustic guitar. Genre knowledge: Deep familiarity with Regional Mexican music styles, rhythms and repertoire for young learners. Elementary Pedagogy: Ability to simplify complex hand coordination, fingerings and music theory into fun, digestible lessons for elementary aged children. Bilingual Proficiency (Preferred)

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Requirements / Qualifications

Instrumental Expertise: Proficient in playing and teaching both the accordion (diatonic/button or piano accordion) and acoustic guitar. Genre knowledge: Deep familiarity with Regional Mexican music styles, rhythms and repertoire for young learners. Elementary Pedagogy: Ability to simplify complex hand coordination, fingerings and music theory into fun, digestible lessons for elementary aged children. Bilingual Proficiency (Preferred)

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Comments and Other Information

PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •Applications must be submitted using Edjoin •We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail •ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. •It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. •Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. •Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. •If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH job. •Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Parlier Unified School District does not allow discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristics that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, as well as marital, parental status and pregnancy, in all district programs, activities and employment. Any complaint regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and Title IX can be filed with the Assistant Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources, 900 Newmark Ave., Parlier, CA 93648, (559) 646-2731.

Comments and Other Information


PLEASE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •Applications must be submitted using Edjoin •We do not accept: walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail •ALL required documents must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application. •It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. •Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. •Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. •If you apply for more than one job, an application is required for EACH job. •Incomplete applications will not be processed; there are no exceptions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Parlier Unified School District does not allow discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristics that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, as well as marital, parental status and pregnancy, in all district programs, activities and employment. Any complaint regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and Title IX can be filed with the Assistant Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources, 900 Newmark Ave., Parlier, CA 93648, (559) 646-2731.