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Organization Information The Harlan County School District is located in rural Southeastern Kentucky. The community''s economy has been based primarily on coal, but diversification for adventure tourism is making significant gains. The county is home to the old-growth Blanton Forest, Pine Mountain Settlement School, Kingdom Come State Park, Kentucky Coal Mining Museum and other great attractions. The county is also home to many species of wildlife, including elk and black bear. The district is comprised of eight K-8 facilities and a 9-12 high school. Classrooms are equipped with Promethean or Smartboards. Many classrooms are equipped with sound enhancement technology to provide for enhanced learning. New programs are in place to boost student achievement. The district is a member of the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative which is the recipient of a $29 million federal Race to the Top grant. Through the Appalachian Renaissance Initiative, students and staff are receiving invaluable resources through professional development, school culture building activities and technology upgrades. The district is also a part of the federal Berea College Gear Up program designed to increase college and career readiness of students in the district. The district has numerous extra-curricular activities at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Parent involvement is encouraged. Organization Website http://www.harlan.kyschools.us/ Organization Address 251 Ball Park Rd
Harlan, KY 40831
Job Details
Vacancy ID 20252026 - 07461 Position Category Middle School Classroom Instructor Title Middle School Band Director/Teacher Description To serve as band director for middle school programs and to assist with the high school program. Comments https://www.harlan.kyschools.us/page/employment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Start Date 08/01/2026 Posted Date 05/11/2026 Vacancy Type Full-Time Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Organization Harlan County Sub Organization(s) Cumberland Elementary School
Green Hills Elementary School Subject Area(s) Instrumental Music Contact(s) Gina Cox
(606) 573-4330
gina.cox@harlan.kyschools.us
Jeff Phillips
(606) 573-4330
jeff.phillips@harlan.kyschools.us
Lealon Scott Pace
(606) 573-4330
scott.pace@harlan.kyschools.us
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