Music Positions

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Job Openings – The employers listed below are seeking KMEA members for these jobs.
Great Bend MS & HS
428 Great Bend
SW District – 5A

Content – Piano
Levels – High School
Grades – 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Additional Info
Supervisor: Principal, Vocal music instructor

Contract: The position is for six and one-half (6 ½) hours on days when students are in class.  Daily routine:  8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., and 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m.  Other details are defined in the Classified Employees’ Handbook.
 
Qualifications:          
High school diploma, with post-secondary education preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Skilled in interpersonal relations with students and fellow employees.
Prompt in job-related functions and in work schedule.
Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
Adherence to ethical work habits.
Other, as immediate supervisor deems appropriate and necessary.
 
 
Job Functions:          
Provide musical accompaniment for vocal music students.
Effectively accompany soloists as well as singers of multiple-part selections.
Assist with classroom preparation and organization.
Assist with grading papers, as requested.
Respond to students with care, patience, and professionalism.
Perform relevant duties as assigned by the teacher and the building principal.
 
 
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:               
Requires prolonged sitting and/or standing.
Requires repetitive wrist motion.

To apply: https://www.applitrack.com/usd428/onlineapp/
428 Great Bend
SW District – 5A

Content – Band, Jazz, Orchestra
Levels – High School, Middle Level
Grades – 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Additional Info
Position:   Teacher of Instrumental Music / Coordinator of Instrumental Music
  
Reports to:
Activities Director
Superintendent of Schools
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Director of Business and Operations
 
Qualifications:    
Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (may have additional advanced degrees) and a Kansas Teacher License.
Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Perform simple classroom tasks proficiently.
Maintain discipline in the school setting.
Be punctual in all assignments.
Have expertise in music theory, instruction, and performance.
 
Job Functions:   
Prepare the classroom for sessions.
Distribute and collect lesson materials.
Instruct students according to prepared lesson plans.
Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Perform duties to meet the safety and personal care of students.
Observe all district policies.
In cooperation with the Director of Business and Operations and the building principals, coordinate developing budgets for all district instrumental music programs.
Attend school performances, as appropriate.
Supervise and assist with performance settings and subsequent removal of items, as appropriate.
Perform relevant duties as assigned by the building principal.
Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.
Under the supervision of the principal, plan, organize, and supervise the district’s music programs.
Organize and participate in informational meetings.
 
Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions:  
Sitting and standing.
Repetitive wrist motion.
Physical exertion including bending, twisting, and turning.
Occasional lifting and moving objects of up to thirty pounds.
Occasional interaction among unruly students.

To apply: https://www.applitrack.com/usd428/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=611&posFirstChoice=Middle%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Music%20-%20Band
Curtis MS
259 Wichita
SC District

Content – Orchestra
Levels – Middle Level
Grades – 6, 7, 8

Additional Info
Curtis Middle School is seeking an orchestra director for 3 string groups. Beginning orchestra of 6th graders are divided by instrument groups (violin/viola and cello/bass) and 7th and 8th grade groups are their own seperate section.
Orchestra teacher should be willing to travel to other schools (if necessary) or assist the band director within the building.

To apply: https://aa308.taleo.net/careersection/ex_ms/moresearch.ftl?lang=en&radiusType=M&jobfield=71100020380&searchExpanded=false&radius=1&portal=101430233#
229 Blue Valley
EC District – 6A

Content – Band, Jazz, Choir, Orchestra, General Music, Piano, Guitar
Levels – High School, Middle Level
Grades – K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Additional Info
Thank you for your interest in Blue Valley Public Schools, the #1 School District in Kansas (according to Niche.com). Job postings are regularly updated on our district’s Human Resources page.

To apply: https://www.applitrack.com/bluevalleyk12/onlineapp/default.aspx
Manhattan Catholic Schools
Catholic Schools
NC District

Content – Band, General Music
Levels – Middle Level, Elementary
Grades – K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Additional Info
Manhattan Catholic Schools is looking for a Music and Band teacher for the 2025-26 school year. We have general music classes for Kindergarten through 3rd Grade, then we shift to a more instrumental focus in 4th Grade with recorders and ukuleles. Fifth grade through 8th Grade take band as a required course.

To apply: Interested applicants can find the certified teacher application on the MCS website at https://www.manhattancatholicschools.org/employment . Completed applications should be emailed to mhubka@manhattancatholicschools.org, along with a cover letter and resume. Contact the MCS Office at 785-565-5050 if have questions.
Brewster Elementary
314 Brewster
NW District – 1A

Content – Band, Choir, General Music
Levels – Elementary
Grades – K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Additional Info
Do you enjoy rural small schools? If you do, you are looking at the right place! Brewster is working to fill a K-5 Music Teacher opening for the 2025-2026 school year. Brewster used to have a strong musical background where our students are currently missing this program. We are looking for that musician who can bring these opportunities back for our students while continuing to build and strengthen our music program.

To apply: usd314.weebly.com
PreK-6 and 7-12
255 South Barber
SW District – 1A

Content – Band, Choir, General Music, Piano, Guitar
Levels
Grades – K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Additional Info

To apply: www.southbarber.com