Instrumental Music Instructor-Ellinwood Middle/High School (part-time)

Ellinwood USD 355 www.usd355.org

Ellinwood Public Schools USD #355 is now accepting applications for the position of part-time Middle/High School Band Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. The district is looking for a dynamic candidate to provide leadership to a 7-12 instrumental music instructional setting. The district has approximately 180 students in this grade span. The Ellinwood Public School District is a progressive district that is a leader in technological and educational innovation. The district is currently implementing a 1:1 iPad initiative K-12 and collaborates with the community and Ellinwood Recreation Commission on targeted educational opportunities. All staff possess iPads, laptops, and a variety of peripheral technologies to support best instructional practices. Ellinwood Public Schools has exemplary community support and excellent facilities.

This is the ideal opportunity for the aspiring or veteran instructional music teacher. Much freedom and latitude will be provided to the successful candidate. An organized, self-confident person with the unyielding desire to have an indelible impact on students across a building would flourish in this position. A demand for academic rigor and the courage to establish a paradigm supporting such an ideal would suit the candidate well in this environment. The district desires committed achievers of all backgrounds to apply.

The district prefers a dynamic, progressive teacher who has the courage to create new opportunities for students and be innovative in his or her approach to student achievement. Applicants who can build meaningful and credible professional relationships with students and other staff are highly desired. Creating an atmosphere of excellence is the standard. Wanting to be part of something special is required.

To apply, please click on the following link (position is open until filled):

Ellinwood Public Schools Online Application Portal

All questions about the position may be directed to:

Ashley Porter

USD #355 District Office

300 N. Schiller St.

Ellinwood, KS 67526

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The Ellinwood Public School District is a 2A district that has approximately 500 students in the district K-12. It has a K-6 Grade School and a 7-12 Middle School/High School. It has a long history of academic and extra-curricular success. It is leading the charge of educating students with 21st century skills and attributes. As a small district, Ellinwood Public Schools is an innovator in dual credit opportunites, technology integration, and character education. In the Ellinwood Public School District Excellence is Standard!

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Ellinwood is a progressive, vibrant community of approximately 2,000 residents. It is conveniently located in Barton County. It is 10 minutes from Great Bend (and affiliated amenities) and allows for quick access to Hays (1 hour 15 minutes), Salina (1 hour 10 minutes), Hutchinson (50 minutes), and Wichita (1 hour 30 minutes). Barton Community College and Cheyenne Bottoms are both within a 15 minute drive from Ellinwood. The community also gives exemplary support to the school district. Ellinwood is family friendly and ideal for people of all interests.