Piano Accompanist

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures for evaluating non-certified staff

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

District Music Coordinator

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Two years of accompanying experience preferred

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

1. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

2. Demonstrates punctuality and good attendance

3. Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures, including

proper use of equipment

4. Reports all unsafe conditions/activities to supervisor Human Resources or Risk Management

5. Demonstrates aptitude and interest for the work to be performed

6. Follows appropriate District policies and procedures

7. Meets deadlines

8. Demonstrates confidentiality as related to job

9. Develops and maintains professional working relations with other District employees

JOB SKILLS and ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates excellent pitch and timbre discrimination

2. Demonstrates excellent piano performance and sight reading skills

3. Demonstrates basic clerical and computer skills

4. Demonstrates ability to work closely with students as a positive role model

5. Demonstrates ability to work without close supervision

6. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and in control under stressful situations

7. Demonstrates ability to be flexible with changing schedules and duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Skilled at picking out specific parts of music, sight read rhythms, melodies and harmonies by looking at choral scores

2. Assists in reinforcement of skills with individuals, small groups and large rehearsals

3. Assists with small group sectional work

4. Serves as accompanist for solos as requested (Solo and Ensemble Festival limited to twenty accompaniments pieces as directed by music teacher)

5. Serves as an integral part of student learning experiences as directed by music teacher

6. Accompanies students and teacher to large group contests/events

7. Is flexible in work hours and is available for evening performances

8. Performs basic clerical duties, including but not limited to typing, filing, and computer work

9. Assists with classroom management, issuing uniforms, scheduling and performances as directed by music teacher

10. Assists with supervising student assistants as requested by music teacher

11. Informs designated building personnel of student issues or concerns such as discipline, child abuse, medication, academics, parent contacts etc. as required

12. Performs necessary clerical duties, including but not limited to filing, copying, inventory, data entry and record keeping as assigned by the special education teacher

13. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, get along with co-workers, and deal with colleagues in a professional manner

14. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards change

15. Performs such other tasks as may, from time to time, be assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23