Piano Accompanist (26-27 SY)- Fine Arts

JOB TITLE: Piano Accompanist
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
FUNDING SOURCE: Local
REPORTS TO: Director of Fine Arts and Campus Director
PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional 050 (187 days)
DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
DATE REVISED: June 2020

A Letter of Assurance will be issued for this position.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide piano accompaniment services to choir students and teachers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in music performance (piano major) preferred OR qualifications and experience as deemed appropriate by the district.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to accompany choirs, soloist and other ensembles
• Ability to lead choral sectionals & warm-ups (preferred)

Minimum Experience:

• One (1) to three (3) years of directly related experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Accompany choirs in rehearsals, sectionals, concerts and other special events
• Accompany choirs at all performances including, local concerts, and all contest at the local, regional and state level
• Assist in choral warm-up procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors : Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.