Temporary Music Teacher

BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Elementary School in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Temporary Elementary Music Teacher for immediate start. This 1.0 FTE position covers a temporary contract through approximately February 26, 2027.

The role requires teaching music to elementary students and following the district curriculum with strong collaboration with staff and families. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a valid Oregon Teaching Certificate with a Music Endorsement, and demonstrates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education is required.
• Valid Oregon Teaching Certificate and Music Endorsement.
• Experience teaching elementary music is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach music classes following district curriculum.
• Collaborate with building staff and administrators.
• Communicate with parents as necessary.
• Maintain effective classroom management and student engagement.

Skills

Music Education

Classroom Management

Communication with Parents

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Music Endorsement

Valid Oregon Teaching Certificate

Job description

Temporary Music Teacher

TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Tualatin, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J

Job Details

Job ID: 5948968

Application Deadline: Oct 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

*************This position is a temporary contract through approx. February26th, 2027********************

Work Year: 190

Bargaining Unit: TTEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $53,810- $108,384(Based on 190 day contract- 1.0 FTE)

• Tigard TualatinSchool District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility.

JOB TITLE: Temporary ElementaryMusic Teacher

JOB GROUP: Licensed

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

FTE:1.0

GENERAL DUTIES SUMMARY:

Classroom teachers provide instruction to their assigned classroom or within their specific area of expertise working with the curriculum designed by the school district. They work directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following requirements and responsibilities satisfactorily. However, any one employee may not perform all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential requirements and responsibilities of the position

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Teaches classes following District approved curriculum
• Conducts conferences and communicates with parents as necessary
• Follows District standards including reporting concerns, abuse and infractions of student handbook policies
• Works effectively and collaborates with the building administrator and work team or grade level
• Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques
• Understand and complies with Oregon Teacher’s Stands of Competent and Ethical Performance

QUALIFICATIONS:

The essential qualifications of the position are listed below. They include the requisite skill, experience and education for the assignments in this classification. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position

Must possess the mental and physical skills and abilities of/to:

• Make some independent judgments within prescribed policies and procedures
• Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies
• Work with a variety of students and demonstrate a willingness to gain the information and training necessary to work effectively
• Possess the characteristics and understanding to be an effective member of an educational support team
• Comprehend and follow oral and written instructions and complete work within established time lines.
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
• Maintain a confidential, non-preferential manner and non-judgmental attitude towards the students, staff, and program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Oregon Teaching Certificate
• Music Endorsment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Talk and hear
• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally climbing or balancing
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.
• Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the majority of the work day is spent indoors.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J and TTEA.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

Position Type: Temporary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Timothy Blackburn , Principal
• BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]