Classified - Accompanist

Position: 6.2026 - Classified - Accompanist
Position will begin in August 2026

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours per day)

Location:
Sunrise Middle School

Days per year: 172

Schedule will follow the school calendar.

Benefits Include:

Participation in the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

Additional optional benefits available. Please contact the KPS Human Resources office for additional information

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.

Education:

Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent.

2. Excellent music reading and piano skills.

DUTIES: (Include, but are not limited to)

Accompanies vocal music classes during class periods, four hours per day.

Available to accompany music classes after hours for evening engagements, programs and contests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Never Occasional Frequent Constant

0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+

Standing X

Walking X

Sitting X

Bending/Stooping X

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X

Climbing X

Driving X

Lifting 10 lbs. Max X

Carrying 20 Ft. X

Manual Dexterity Tasks:
Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

Specifically:
Plays piano.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

~Accepts responsibility and handles stress appropriately and professionally.

~ Respects confidential information appropriately.

~Works well with children and adults.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside/Outside:
Inside

Climatic Environment:
Air conditioned/heated building.

Hazards:

At Will Employment:
Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.

It is the policy of the Kearney Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, or other protected conditions, in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504
- Melissa Herrmann, Director of human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24th Street

Kearney, NE 68845