Elementary Music Teacher

Washoeschools; Nevada; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERS retirement

Job summary

Washoe County School District seeks an Elementary Music Certified teacher to provide engaging music instruction across elementary schools in the district.

The role requires Nevada music licensure for the appropriate grade levels, with new applicants able to join a pool for future vacancies. Fingerprinting and FBI/State clearance are required, and health benefits apply to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Nevada music licensure required for middle and high school.
• New applicants: apply to one or more postings via linked applications.
• Fingerprinting and FBI/State clearance required; conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary music in WCSD schools.
• Participate in the WCSD hiring pool process and selection.
• Support student success through engaging and meaningful music instruction.

Job description

Certified - Classroom Teacher - Music - Elementary

Job Number 2000016135

Start Date

Open Date 10/20/2025

Closing Date

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Are you passionate about children's education? Do you want to make a difference in their lives and help them achieve their goals? Do you have excellent communication and organizational skills? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for Washoe County School District! We have dynamic and rewarding positions that allows you to work with schools and families to promote positive and meaningful involvement that support student success.

Position Information:

Position FTE: Full and Part Time positions available

Position Type: Certified

Nevada Department of Education Licensure Needed: Music, Muisc Instrumental, Music Vocal, Music instrumental and Vocal for High School; Music, Muisc Instrumental, Music Vocal, Music instrumental and Vocal for High School and K-8 Elementary for Middle School

Contract Types: Standard and Limited Term, please see additional job information

Job Description For a full job description, please see "attachments" link above

For New Applicants:This posting is for a hiring pool of teachers who want to work in WCSD schools. You can apply to one or more of these postings by linking your application. Your application is complete when you havefour confidential referencesand acurrent teacher evaluation uploaded. WCSD has a qualified selection pool of candidates for all teacher positions in the district. When there are vacancies,candidates from the qualified selection pool will be chosen to fill them. You can find more information about the WCSD teacher hiring process on our website: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/614

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Internal Job Number 2026/27

Teacher's Salary Schedule
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.

Additional Job Information

Limited term contracts are assignments for a limited duration. These positions are grant-funded and are contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising. At the conclusion of this position, the incumbent will be eligible to participate in the exclusive transfer process and overage process in accordance with the Washoe Education Association negotiated agreement.

For questions on licensure, please visit Licensing .

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit Benefits page for more information.

Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full 
time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone] or email [e-mail]