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North Salem High School and Parrish Middle School Orchestra

Review of materials will begin immediately.

Position will remain open until filled.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools (Salem, OR) seeks an outstanding colleague to join the music team at North Salem High School and Parrish Middle School as lead of the strings program.

Responsibilities: Provide artistic and instructional leadership for multiple curricular orchestras and string ensembles in grades 6-12 including programming and pedagogy relevant to their development. Align instruction to all local and state curricular guidelines and monitor and record progress and achievement for all students.

Preferred qualifications: An understanding of, and commitment to, the development of young people from all backgrounds. Excellent musicianship skills on at least one orchestral string instrument and evidence of sufficient knowledge and skill in other, secondary orchestral string instruments. Excellent aural skills and ability to effectively and efficiently assess performance and provide feedback in rehearsal. Knowledge of repertoire, supplementary methods, and techniques relevant to systematic development of student musicians. An understanding and belief in the importance of strong family communication. Evidence of excellent communication, organizational and managerial skills commensurate with running an active and diverse program. 

About Parrish Middle School: Parrish Middle School is dedicated to preparing our students for success in high school so they can graduate ready for college and career. Communication with parents and the surrounding community is essential to the success of our school, and we highly encourage participation in the arts (band, orchestra, choir) and other co and extracurricular activities to prepare students for success. Student academic growth is our primary emphasis. Parrish faculty work collaboratively as they analyze assessment data to inform instruction, prepare engaging lessons, and ensure students receive a rigorous and relevant education.

About North Salem High School: North Salem is the oldest of SKPS’s six comprehensive high schools and enjoys an incredibly strong and vibrant connection to the community and its alumni base. It serves a diverse population and houses programs in the International Baccalaureate curriculum as well as extraordinary career and technical education programs. Arts offerings include band, choir, orchestra, acting, and technical theater.

About Salem-Keizer Public Schools: SKPS is Oregon’s second largest district, home to sixty-five schools and approximately forty thousand students. Seventy percent of the students are considered economically disadvantaged and eighteen percent are considered to be English language learners. The Salem-Keizer music program is staffed by nearly one hundred skilled pedagogues and offers comprehensive music education including K-5 compulsory general music and elective instruction in orchestra, choir, and band beginning in late elementary. Additional programs in contemporary music and recording arts are available at select schools. Collectively, the SKPS music programs have earned more state championship titles than all other districts combined, and the community places a high value on quality music experiences for their children. It has been recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) as a top community for music education several times, most recently in 2021.

About Salem, Oregon: Salem is the capital of Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, in the northwest quadrant of the state. It, along with nearby Keizer, is home to over 200,000 residents and offers a vibrant downtown, amenities, and natural spaces surrounding the Willamette River and throughout the region. It is within one-hour’s drive to Oregon’s largest city, Portland, and is under two hours to the famed Oregon coast and the Mt. Hood/Columbia River area.

Additional materials: In addition to the required materials, please submit: 1) a link to a private channel (YouTube, Vimeo, other) containing video examples of your work in performance, either as a performer or as a conductor, or both and, if possible, of instruction; 2) a one-page Statement on equitable practice.

 

Additional questions may be directed to:

Stephen Lytle, DMA                 Dustin Purnell                   Chad Towe

Coordinator, Music and Drama            Principal                        Principal

Salem-Keizer Public Schools         Parrish Middle School             North Salem High School

lytle_stephen@salkeiz.k12.or.us       purnell_dustin@salkeiz.k12.or.us    towe_chad@salkeiz.k12.or.us

Start Date: August 30, 2022

Type: Licensed 

FTE: 1.0

Status: Permanent

Salary is prorated based on FTE: $43,501 – $85,620 & Differential may vary

Application Procedure: Apply online

 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

 

Salem-Keizer School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer



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