CTE - Audio Tech Production Teacher - Starts 2025-26 School Year - McNary

Audio Tech Production Teacher

Licensure: Career and Technical Educator (CTE) license, Music endorsement preferred (ability to teach guitar and piano strongly preferred)

Position Summary
McNary High School is seeking a forward-thinking Audio Production Technology (APT) teacher to lead a refreshed program that balances performance, technical skills, and student empowerment. This role supports both artistic expression and post-secondary readiness, particularly for students who benefit from nontraditional pathways. The successful candidate will collaborate with Career and Technical Education (CTE) areas—including Digital Media Arts, Marketing/Management, and Events—to create a truly interdisciplinary program.

Key Responsibilities
- Teach hands-on courses in Audio Production Technology that include live sound engineering, digital audio workstations, and project-based learning.
- Collaborate with other CTE pathways to support school events, concerts, assemblies, and athletic productions.
- Supervise and support student participation in structured, safe performance or technical projects aligned with classroom goals.
- Build an inclusive community for students who thrive in creative and alternative learning environments and support their path to graduation.
- Integrate relevant industry practices and provide opportunities for students to explore post-secondary and career options.
- Teach additional music classes such as guitar or piano, as needed, based on licensure and student demand.
- Maintain clear expectations for space use, equipment, and supervision, ensuring student safety and minimal disruption to other programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Oregon teaching license with Music or CTE endorsement (or ability to obtain licensure).
- Experience teaching guitar and/or piano in a school setting.
- Industry experience in live audio, studio production, or music technology.
-Extensive performance experience in at least one of the following areas: guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, song-writing and working experience in all.
- Proven ability to manage equipment and supervise students across multiple learning environments.
- Demonstrated success working with diverse learners and collaborating with colleagues.
 

Start Date: August 26, 2025

Type: Licensed 
FTE: 1.0
Status: Permanent
Salary is prorated based on FTE: $50,011 – $98,436 (Salary range is based on the 2024-25 range and is subject to change)
Application Procedure: Apply online
 
All Applicants, please note:  If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video.  Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.
 
Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans’ status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.