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Job Description
Instrumental Music Teacher 100% FTE- 60% Middle School Band; 40% High School including Marching Band at Manhattan Beach Unified School District Print Application Deadline 7/10/2026 8:00 AM Pacific Date Posted 6/18/2026 Contact Monica Marquez Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Current Teacher Salary Schedule 183 day work year. Placement on Salary Schedule is based on education and experience; maximum of 14 years of experience credit shall be given. Length of Work Year 183
Days Employment Type Full Time Location:
Manhattan Beach Middle School and Mira Costa High School Credential Requirements:
Single Subject - Music About the Employer The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Division of Human Resources provides excellence in human resource leadership in support of the academic mission and our customers, the Manhattan Beach Community. We succeed by earning the satisfaction of our customers, the respect and trust of those who govern us, support us and do business with us; and the pride of our employees. Job Summary Job Summary Provide high-quality instruction in assigned music classes utilizing effective pedagogy and best practices. Teach performance techniques, music theory, and literacy across brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Candidates should demonstrate strong musical proficiency, organizational skills, leadership, and effective communication, while actively contributing to collaborative and high-achieving school communities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree; possession of a valid California Single Subject Teaching credential authorizing Music; CLAD/English Learner certification or equivalent is required.
Internal Applicants:
Please send resume and letter of interest to mmarquez@mbusd.org
External Applicants:
Only complete EDJOIN applications will be considered, no other recruitment applications are reviewed. Copy of Transcript (Unofficial; if hired official copy is required.) English Learner Authorization (CLAD/English Learner certification or equivalent is required.) Letter of Introduction (or Cover Letter) Letter(s) of Recommendation (at least 2 available from the last 6 months) Resume Test Results/Materials (CBEST, CSET or Praxis, etc) Single Subject Teaching Credential - Music Requirements / Qualifications Bachelor's Degree; possession of a valid California Single Subject Teaching credential authorizing Music; CLAD/English Learner certification or equivalent is required.
Internal Applicants:
Please send resume and letter of interest to mmarquez@mbusd.org
External Applicants:
Only complete EDJOIN applications will be considered, no other recruitment applications are reviewed. Copy of Transcript (Unofficial; if hired official copy is required.) English Learner Authorization (CLAD/English Learner certification or equivalent is required.) Letter of Introduction (or Cover Letter) Letter(s) of Recommendation (at least 2 available from the last 6 months) Resume Test Results/Materials (CBEST, CSET or Praxis, etc) Single Subject Teaching Credential - Music Comments and Other Information An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation. Comments and Other Information An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation. Links Related To This Job Manhattan Beach Unified School District View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
