Job Title: Accompanist
Position Function: The purpose of this position to assist the vocal music teacher in providing the optimum learning environment for their students, by accompanying musical groups at school/district-sponsored concerts, festivals and performances. (15-29.5 hours per week)
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Assists Director when needed in small and large group rehearsal settings
- Evaluates and give feedback to director and students regarding rehearsal and performance
- Assists in vocal auditions, solo preparation, small group rehearsal
- Records accompaniments and vocal parts
- Accompany for rehearsal and performance, including concerts, musicals and festivals
Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Equipment: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.
Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Works in standard office and school building environments
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
- Additional demands upon request of Principal, Superintendent
- Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
- Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
- Ability to perform as an effective team player
- Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
- Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
- Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
- Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
- Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
- Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
