What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accompanist position at Skiatook High School?
Skiatook Public Schools is seeking applicants for an accompanist for the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB TITLE: Accompanist
SITE: Skiatook High School
STIPEND POSITION
DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the vocal music teacher, the accompanist will accompany school choirs during rehearsals and concerts, assist the director in the leading of section rehearsals and concerts, and the coaching of individuals and small ensembles, and to do other related work as required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Perform piano accompaniment for practice, rehearsals, and performance of school choirs.
- Lead section rehearsals by playing parts, identifying student mistakes and problem areas, correcting mistakes and providing the right notes and rhythms.
- Coach solos and ensembles by arranging or transposing music, teaching notes and rhythm, recognizing and resolving intonation problems, teaching good vocal techniques, providing suggestions regarding interpretation of music and encouraging students.
- Provide assistance to substitute teachers by leading rehearsals as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge:
- Advanced piano skills
- Advanced music theory
- Vocal techniques
- Site reading, conducting, transposing, arranging and coaching skills
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Technical aspects of field of specialty
Ability to:
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Play piano at an advanced level and sight read complex musical scores.
- Accompany choirs, soloists, and small ensembles.
- Assist students in learning vocal music interpretation.
- Transpose and arrange music.
Education and Experience:
- Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by private or college-level training in piano and music theory and at least two years of experience as an accompanist.
Personal Qualities:
- Independent worker
- Maturity and good judgement
- Neat in appearance
- Willingness to assume a wide range of responsibilities
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Willingness to continuously improve
- Pleasant interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills
- Commitment to professional courtesy
- Belief in high standards
- Commitment to professional responsibility
- High intrinsic motivation
Physical Ability to Meet the Following Requirements:
- Stand, sit, reach, grasp, bend, push, pull, kneel, squat, and twist.
- Move up to 15 pounds.
- Some locations may have stairs and may not have elevators.
Working Conditions:
- Vocal music classroom environment; subject to sitting at piano for long periods of time; occasionally stand and/or climb ladders, stairs, etc.; push or pull piano to different locations; repetitive twisting/pressure involving wrists/hands; repetitive use of arms, hands and shoulders; see small details; exposed to loud noise (e.g. children, music); give student direction; accompany choirs, soloists and small ensembles during the day or evening concerts.
Skiatook Public Schools offers competitive pay and benefits including paid holidays and health benefits. Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and/or work history. The district's salary scale can be found at: https://www.skiatookschools.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District|Employee Salary Schedule
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the passing a felony criminal background check and approval by the Board of Education.
Please email Mandy Lumbley, Principal, mlumbley@skiatookschools.org if you have additional questions about this position.
Title 1 District- Skiatook Public Schools is a Title 1 district. Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program, if you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. Additional information may be found at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher
It is the policy of Skiatook Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.
Salary : $17,500