Piano Accompanist

Position: Piano Accompanist 55009-2025

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Piano Accompanist

Overview

Flexible schedule, likely between 250 - 500 hours per school year.

Selection Process

All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation.

About the District

The Vancouver Public Schools is a district that supports diverse student communities and offers a wide range of educational opportunities. The district seeks highly qualified piano accompanists to support a variety of classroom and performance settings.

Responsibilities

• Candidates must perform/sight-read on piano at interview.
• Support a variety of classroom and performance settings, including choral rehearsals, choral performances, accompanying both vocal and instrumental student soloists, dance classes, and other special events.
• Run sectionals and coach students during section rehearsals; providing a summary to the director.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to play piano accompaniments employing advanced musical skills and demonstrating proficiency in multiple genres.
• Demonstrated proficient, advanced sight-reading skills.
• Ability to work well with students and teachers.

Other Requirements

• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements.
• Ability to drive to various schools for practices and performances.
• Ability to hear music and instructions.
• Manual dexterity important.

Essential Functions

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Practice as music may indicate to ensure secure performances and playing of vocal parts (open score) during rehearsals.
• Run sectionals and coach students during section rehearsals; providing a summary to the director.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Application Instructions

Resumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

Application Requirements

• Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.
• Internal applicants must have current transcripts or documentation to confirm education on file or included with the application.
• External applicants must include transcripts or documentation to confirm education with application.

Benefits / Compensation

Salary range:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts may receive experience credit towards salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here.

Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Retirement

Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.

Time Off

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
• Personal Leave: 3 days per school year.
• Twelve (12) month full-time Pro Tech employees are eligible to accrue ten (10) days vacation at one (1) - five (5) years of service. The accrual days are incrementally improved by five (5) days at the completion of five (5), eleven (11) and twenty (20) consecutive years of service respectively.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education

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