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Lewistown Public Schools Job Description
Job Title: Piano Accompanist
Classification: Paraprofessional
Reports To: Superintendent and Building Principal
FLSA Status: Classified
Updated: May 27, 2026
SUMMARY – The piano accompanist will assist the classroom teacher by playing piano for rehearsals, auditions and performances. The piano accompanist is jointly supervised by the classroom teacher and the building administrator. In all instances the piano accompanist will maintain necessary confidentiality regarding each individual student.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists the student(s) in our Lewistown Public Schools music ensembles to reach their best potential through musical accompaniment.
- Hears the student(s) in recitation, music literacy, and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them, but not teaching them.
- Under supervision of the teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and becomes familiar with the grade/level curriculum.
- Interprets and follows the teacher's lesson plans.
- Accompanies the student(s) and teacher(s) to whom assigned for District Music Festival and State
Music Festival.
- Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and sympathetic relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
- Perform clerical duties as assigned such as piano maintenance and returning sheet music in excellent condition.
- Assists in classroom management duties as assigned such as becoming familiar and functional with classroom and building Assertive Discipline plans, Emergency procedures, in-class and out-of- class activities, and room decor.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with staff, supervisors, students, and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or the building administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - Associates degree preferred, but must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS - The work environment has increasingly become technology driven. School District #1 expects staff to meet reasonable expectations in the use of computers and other technology, in and out of the classroom.
REASONING ABILITY - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS - Employees of Lewistown School District #1 must exhibit acceptable work habits and perform tasks in a professional manner by adhering to the following guidelines: Maintain proper grooming and dress consistent with the type of task being performed; be regular in attendance and punctual for work; initiate tasks in a manner and perform work with a minimum of supervision; organize work and manage time to achieve efficiency and high quality of work; perform tasks neatly and accurately in accordance with desired quality and quantity; provide positive feedback to supervisor(s) for implementing ideas which will make the work assigned more effective and efficient; maintain self control and a friendly, outgoing disposition; and maintain confidentiality of related work matters as applicable.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE – Screening tests for alcohol and illegal drug use may be required before hiring and during your employment in School District #1. Employees of Lewistown School District #1 must submit to a fingerprint criminal background check. Any appointment will be contingent upon the results of the criminal background report received from the Department of Justice, which must be acceptable to the Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion.
EVALUATION - Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board'spolicy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.