Accompanist, Part-Time - Rate

Position: Accompanist, Part-Time - August 2025 Rate - $22.50/Hour

Accompanist, Part-Time - August 2025 – $22.50/Hour

Job Title: Accompanist, Part-Time

Location: Westview High School, 15800 Summit Plaza, Bennington, NE 68007

Reports To: Principal

Work Schedule: Part-Time, 20 hours per week (4 hrs/day) / Non-exempt

Salary: $22.50/hour

Position

Purpose:

The accompanist is responsible for playing piano during scheduled classes and performances as directed by the vocal music teacher.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required. Performance degree in piano, preferred.
• Proficient in piano.
• Demonstrated excellent attendance, required.
• Ability to sight read well.
• Ability to improvise.
• Interpret the composed octavo accompaniments musically and sensitively at the direction of the instructor.
• Strong professional ethics and skills pertaining to building positive relationships with all staff, administrators, and the community.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Accompany part singing (up to 4 vocal parts with ease).
• Accompany during daily scheduled classes.
• Accompany for rehearsals and performances scheduled before and after school.
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as music library work, record keeping, and costume distribution.
• Assume a leadership role in assisting the substitute teacher in the absence of the vocal music teacher.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal or other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

This position may require using musical equipment such as a piano and basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must comply with OPS guidelines for equipment use.

Travel

Limited travel may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Must respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in school building and central office environments.

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday unless they have approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• Employees must report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for the position.

Terms of Employment

This position is treated as a full-time non-exempt classified position. Terms of employment governed by applicable state laws and Board of Education policies. If represented by a collective bargaining representative, employment also governed by negotiated agreement.

The Offer Of Employment Is Contingent Upon

• Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position.
• A background check acceptable for the position.
• Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required).
• Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities, employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131.

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The Omaha Public School District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process please contact the human resources department at .

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