Piano Accompanist

PIANO ACCOMPANIST

POSITION DESCRIPTION

SUPERVISOR:
Instructional Teacher/Building Administrator

PAYMENT RATE:
According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform advanced piano skills/abilities including sight reading
• Knowledge of all major/minor keys, chords, arpeggios
• Some vocal knowledge or training
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform warm up and vocalizations for all the music classes
• Maintain flexibility to accompany at performances and rehearsals outside the normal school day.
• Ability to prepare both accompaniment and choral parts for rehearsals and performances.
• Ability to follow direction, maintain tempi, and respond to conducting cues to keep the ensemble in sync.
• Demonstrate dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members to ensure a positive work environment.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS /

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and eye fatigue.
• Must work in crowded environment with various noise levels and numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

At will

PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

APPROVED: 07/26/2010