YOUTH SYMPHONY DIRECTOR

Young World Physical Education; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Full-Time position for the Lawrence Youth Symphony. The director will organize, assist, and supervise student participation in auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

Qualified candidates should be certified with citizenship or residency requirements. A stipend of $1,265 for the season will be provided, with additional pay for classified staff at $7.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Internal certified candidates preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Organize, assist and supervise student participation in the Lawrence Youth Symphony auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

Skills

Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner

Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers

Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice

Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner

Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment

Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines

Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others

Ability to travel as needed

Education

Internal certified candidates preferred

Job description

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

FTE: 1.0

Fiscal Year: 2026-27

Salary: $1,265 to $1,265 Stipend

Reports to: Principal or administrator designee

Responsibilities: The director shall organize, assist and supervise student participation in the Lawrence Youth Symphony auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

Critical Skills

• Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
• Possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
• Ability to travel as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Internal certified candidates preferred.

Due to wage and hour laws, classified staff that accept a supplemental position will be paid at an hourly rate. The stipend applies to certified staff or Rule 10 only positions.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Location

Lawrence Unified School District, Lawrence, Kansas

Additional Pay Information

USD 497 Certified Staff: stipend of $1,265 for the season, paid over the teacher contract.

USD 497 Non-Certified Staff: stipend of $1,265 for the season, paid over the season. If classified employment with the district is subsequently accepted, classified staff member pay (below) will apply for the remainder of the season.

USD 497 Classified Staff: paid $7.25 per hour for hours worked.