What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Accompanist - Sheridan High School position at Sheridan County School District 2?
- High School diploma or equivalency.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- A minimum of 5 years experience as an accompanist.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
- School district experience (full time) = One (1) year of job-related experience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)
- School district experience (substitute) & non-school district experience = three (3) years of job-related experience equals one (1) step on the wage schedule, up to step seven (7)
- placement beyond step seven (7) requires approval from the Superintendent
JobID: 1410
Position Type:
Miscellaneous Positions/Accompanist - Secondary
Miscellaneous Positions/Accompanist - Secondary
Date Posted:
3/27/2025
3/27/2025
Location:
Sheridan High School
ACCOMPANIST - Sheridan High SchoolSheridan High School
Sheridan County School District No. 2 is looking for a talented, professional, and dedicated accompanist to join the Sheridan High School team.
BENEFITS: Wyoming State Retirement Pension Program, Aflac, Life Insurance, Paid Personal (2 days annually), and Sick Leave (10 days annually).
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 5.75 hours per day, 176 days per school year. Days off coincide with the school calendar, including Christmas, Spring , and Summer breaks.
STARTING WAGE: $17.50-$20.50 depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Teacher
JOB GOAL: To assist the classroom teacher in achieving the objectives of the vocal music program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Play vocal parts and accompaniment for two and three part music during rehearsals.
2. Sight read new music used on trial for approval or as a learning activity in class.
3. Play piano accompaniments for choral music for at least three periods of the day.
4. Attend and accompany choirs at concerts (approximately three evening concerts and various in-school concerts) and on field trips during school time.
5. Be in charge of small groups of students during sectional rehearsals. Accompany and direct their learning and discipline as needed.
6. Prepare copies of various class assignments.
7. Prepare written programs for formal concerts.
8. Be proficient playing the twelve major scales for warm up purposes.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment relationship with the District is at will and of indefinite duration. Salary and fringe benefits to be set by the Board of Trustees.
Job Category: Classified
Exemption Status: non-exempt
Days/year: 176
Hours/day: 5.75
Insurance Eligibility: full-time insurance
Contract position: no
Exemption Status: non-exempt
Days/year: 176
Hours/day: 5.75
Insurance Eligibility: full-time insurance
Contract position: no
Placement on any of the Classified (Hourly) Wage Schedules for all new employees will be based solely on an individual’s years of job-related experience:
Upon board approval, eligible staff move one (1) step on the wage schedule annually, except in those years when the Board of Trustees sets a wage freeze due to budget constraints.
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
Sheridan County School District No. 2 does not discriminate on the basis of economic status, intellectual ability, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, or religion in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and ADA may be referred to Sheridan County School District No. 2:
Title IX Coordinator
Human Resource Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
Human Resource Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
Section 504 Coordinator
Special Services Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
Special Services Director
201 N. Connor St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
307-674-7405
The closing date displayed is a guideline for candidates and hiring committees. All job postings shall be open for a minimum of five days before they are filled. Once five days have elapsed, committees may begin selecting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates. An application is not a guarantee for an interview. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as job postings may close sooner than the listed close date.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status(exempt/non-exempt from overtime) is designated by position. Sheridan County School District No. 2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
Wyoming State Statute requires any employee initially hired by SCSD2 on or after July 1, 1996, to pass a criminal background check with DCI (Department of Criminal Investigation).
Salary : $18 - $21
