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Job Description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 06/08/2026 THRU 06/12/2026 @ 4PM

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Wages:
New Hires:
Entry level rate $17.21/hr.;
Current employees in the bargaining unit:
Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group

Duties & Responsibilities

• Comfortable reading open score choral literature
• Accompany vocal groups during rehearsals and performances
• Play, read and learn new music fluently
• Job may include travel to performances out of the building
• Assist with Choral Library maintenance
• Assist in helping to maintain a positive school climate
• Must be able to communicate and relate to students in a friendly manner
• Work with administration, classroom teachers and other building personnel
• Must be organized
• Must become familiar with building emergency and security procedures
• Job will require flexible work hours beyond the regular school day (after school, evenings, weekends). Advance notice will be given for these dates. A full schedule of events will be provided.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.

Physical Requirements of Position

• Ability to lift fifty pounds and walk extended distances. Ability to bend, squat and kneel in order to work with young children.
• Must be physically able to walk the building (stairs included) and general campus on a routine daily basis.

Special Qualification Desired

• Ability to play the piano for extended periods of time
• Ability to work with high school students
• Other duties as assigned