High School Musical Accompanist

MARION CITY SCHOOLS

Marion, Ohio

April 7, 2025

SUPPLEMENTAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Anticipated Opening for 2025-2026 School Year

Position:

Musical Accompanist – (Range VIII) – Harding High School

Time Schedule:

Fall

Salary Rate or Ratio:

Salary/Stipend

Reports to:

Principal/Designee

Employment Status:

Supplemental Contract

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Description:

To lead, promote, and facilitate students to achieve maximum potential in the chosen activity by instilling ethical values, teamwork and a winning attitude. To organize and coordinate practices and meetings by utilizing all available resources to promote and teach the fundamentals of the activity.

Qualifications:

• A thorough knowledge of the activity that is being taught
• Alternative to the above qualifications as superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate
• Ability to play piano

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An extensive knowledge and background of the activity that he/she is coaching
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Interacts in a positive manner with staff, parents and students
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships

Essential Functions:

• Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations (i.e. emergencies, employee/parent concerns)
• Ensure the safety of students
• Set a good moral and ethical example for students, the student body, and community
• Work cooperatively with the Boosters to better the music program
• Follow board policies
• Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during contests and practices
• Responsible for all equipment and inventory
• Be present at all practices and contests or have a designated coach in charge until all students have left the field or building
• Cooperate with other coaches to develop a total music program
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality
• Work cooperatively with the teaching staff, administration and parents

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning special events
• Keep abreast of new techniques and innovations by attending clinics and reading material
• Promote the program to the parents, community, and students
• Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required
• Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licenses Educators
• Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protectiveservices/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Additional Working Conditions:

• After school and possible weekend work
• Lift, carry, push, and pull various supplies and materials up to a maximum of 50 pounds

NOTE: The above lists are not ranked in order of importance.

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.

Marion City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
it is the policy of the Marion City Schools Board of Education that the best-qualified applicant shall be selected for each position without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, disabling or military status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to participate in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being considered for this position, you must apply on the Marion City School’s website prior to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. Here is the link to apply

https://marioncityschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

If you have questions, contact Adonis Bolden, Principal, via email. abolden@mcspresidents.org