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OUR MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities.

ABOUT US: Oregon Episcopal School occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in students and themselves. 

As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose— toward inclusion and respect, service and justice, and commitment beyond ourselves.

JOB SUMMARY: The Middle School and Upper School Instrumental Music teacher designs and delivers a creative, student-centered, and inquiry-driven curriculum for grades 6-8. The teacher will have experience designing curriculum and learning activities based on specific learning outcomes and proficiency grading, as well as the ability to respond to the needs of middle school learners. In their classroom and in the middle school community, the teacher will promote curiosity and creativity, a high degree of instrumental music specific skill building, and instill in students a sense of community, social responsibility, and respect for individual differences. Teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model. 

The arts program at OES emphasizes inquiry and active learning through engagement with a broad range of media and artistic styles. The PK-12 Arts Department (which includes Visual, Performing, and Musical Arts) works collaboratively to support each other and the program across the divisions. Teachers are expected to fully participate in the vibrant life of the school; commitments outside of the classroom include leading an advisory, supervisory responsibilities during the school day, and going on off campus/overnight trips. 

This a full-time, academic year position that comes with a competitive salary, abundant professional development opportunities, and a generous benefits package. For more information on benefits at OES visit the OES Benefits Guide. Covid-19 vaccination required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Facilitate dynamic, engaging, and effective learning experiences for Instrumental Music classes in grades 6-8th on a rotating schedule with classroom blocks of 75 minutes. 
• Implement innovative and student-centered music teaching practices that develop students’ traditional instrumental musical skills alongside contemporary practices like digital music production and recording
• Partner with the Middle School faculty and the academic department to create and adhere to best practices on thoughtfully guiding students throughout their learning process and explore opportunities for creative connections across disciplines. 
• Make learning visible with opportunities for critique, feedback, and reflection processes with diverse approaches.
• Work collaboratively with our Innovation Team to continue to maximize the value and use of our EC3 Design Center.

• Manage the classroom environment so that all students can learn safely and feel included.
• Establish and maintain appropriate standards for student behavior using Restorative Practice methods which encourage reflection and problem solving and support positive self-esteem and building relationships. 
• Engage fully in school-wide training around diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism (DEIA) and Middle School pedagogical work using the Social Justice standards from Learning for Justice. 
• Develop curriculum with clear learning outcomes, assessments, and means for feedback using a proficiency grading scale. 
• Proficiency with teaching online classes as needed. 
• Communicate with students and parents in a clear, timely, and professional manner.
• Advise a group of Middle School students and attend two overnight grade level trips.
• Attend Middle School meetings, Grade-level Team meetings, and Department meetings. 
• Serve as a role model for Middle School students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or equivalent in instrumental music or related field 
• Three years of secondary level classroom teaching experience 

• Intercultural competence, ability to interact appropriately with a diverse array of students, coworkers, family members; ability to teach diverse groups of students effectively, commitment to equity, and inclusion 
• IT skills: general digital literacy, intermediate to advanced Google Suite, MS Office Suite, database, web applications, video conferencing, etc. as appropriate to job duties, experience with applicable educational technology

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
• Experience teaching in an independent school setting
• Demonstrated and successful history with innovation in music education, technology integration, curriculum design and student centered and inquiry based learning 
• Experience in digital music production software (e.g. FL Studio, Pro Tools), audio recording and editing tools (e.g. Adobe Audition, Logic, Garageband), and recording studio practices
• Experience collaborating with other fields/domains in maker spaces (e.g. MAX/MSP/Jitter, microcontrollers and sensors, AV integration using Qlab)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to develop age-specific curriculum with consideration of scope and sequence, proficiency scale grading, and thoughtful curriculum goals and assessments. 
• Ability to maintain a flexible mindset and an innovative approach to teaching 
• Ability to consistently apply principles of equity, inclusion, and anti-racism on a day to day basis in the classroom and in the broader workplace community
• Flexibility with block schedule: in 6th grade, you will see students twice a week for about 35 minutes each time to allow students to try Band and Choir for the entire year and then choose one or the other for 7th and 8th grade. In 7th and 8th grade, you will see students twice a week for 75 minutes each time. There is a potential for one Upper School Band class as well. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate and maintain collegial relations with colleagues

• Knowledge of educational technology; openness to innovation, willingness to learn, ability to integrate evolving IT into curriculum

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Primarily classroom environment, ability to sit at a computer and keyboard for moderate periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis
• Ability to see, and communicate clearly to interact with groups of individuals
• Mobility sufficient to move about the OES campus an off-campus locations during occasional trips with students

About Oregon Episcopal School

Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities. Oregon Episcopal School occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, culturally diverse learning community.

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