Piano Accompanist - Temporary

District Piano Accompanist – Level I Temporary

Reports To:

Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Bargaining Unit: PSE

Department:
Teaching & Learning Salary

Schedule:

Substitute Rate 90% of Schedule A-Market Driven

Employment Type:

Classified Salary Range: $28.68 - $31.56

FLSA Status:
Hourly

Hours per Day:
Varies Days per Year:
Varies

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

This is a temporary position for the  school year only. Currently enrolled district high school students are also encouraged to apply. Please note that current high school students would only be assigned to after school assignments, such as theater productions.

Purpose Statement

The temporary assignment of District Piano Accompanist is established for the purpose of supporting the District's instructional program by providing piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances of vocal and instrumental ensembles and serving as an instructional resource to students and teachers in the area of fine arts. The assignment does not establish a fixed daily or weekly work schedule. Work hours will vary based on the individual building's rehearsal, practice, and performance schedules and the needs of the instructional program.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to analyze musical compositions and arrangements, adapt to a variety of conducting styles, and independently prepare for and support rehearsals and performances in collaboration with music teachers for the purpose of promoting a positive learning environment and working relationships;
• Analyzes assigned music prior to rehearsal and performances (e.g. correct tempos, challenging transitions, dynamics, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of rehearsal time and performance schedules;
• Provides musical accompaniment and support during rehearsals for the purpose of promoting efficient use of rehearsal time and maintaining a positive learning environment;
• Exhibits professional and stage etiquette for the purpose of serving as a model of professionalism at musical productions;
• Rehearses with choral groups (e.g. run sectional rehearsals, work with directors in full group rehearsals, etc.) for the purpose of playing full and sectional accompaniment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work hours and scheduling to provide piano accompaniment and related musical support for K–12 choir and/or concert rehearsals, practices, performances, theatre productions, theatre assembles, and other scheduled activities.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform the essential functions of the assignment, including technical and musical skills necessary to provide effective accompaniment and rehearsal support. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the assignment include:…