Piano Accompanist - Campus High School

USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:       PIANO ACCOMPANIST

SUPERVISOR: Instructional Teacher/Building Administrator

PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:   

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

ESSENTIAL FUNTCIONS:

1. Perform warm up and vocalizations for all the music classes
2. Maintain flexibility to accompany at performances and rehearsals outside the normal school day.
3. Ability to prepare both accompaniment and choral parts for rehearsals and performances.
4. Ability to follow direction, maintain tempi, and respond to conducting cues to keep the ensemble in sync.
5. Demonstrate dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
6. Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school district staff and community members to ensure a positive work environment.
7. 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.
8. Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Requires prolonged sitting or standing, and use of equipment including repetitive motions and eye fatigue.
2. 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

Salary : $13