Music Positions

EC District

Content – General Music

Levels – Middle Level, Elementary

Grades – K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

K-8 General Music Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year
Part-time (2.5 days/week)

EC District – 4A

Content – Piano

Levels – High School, Middle Level

Grades – 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

The Piano Accompanist will provide musical accompaniment for choral and band students.

The successful applicant will possess accompanist piano and keyboard skills as well as strong communication and collaboration skills in working with choral staff, drama team, and students.

Required to support students with piano performances in all areas of music: choir, band, general music, drama for various rehearsals, programs, contests and other events throughout the district or as assigned.

Assists in supervision of music students at events: music festivals, concerts, field trips, etc.

One year experience in accompanying both large and small ensembles in addition to solo performances preferred.

Anticipated start date is 08/01/2025.

If you have questions contact Principal Kelly Whittaker at whittakerk@usd290.org

SW District – 5A

Content – Band, Jazz, Orchestra

Levels – High School, Middle Level

Grades – 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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.

SC District

Content – Orchestra

Levels – Middle Level

Grades – 6, 7, 8

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.