PIANO ACCOMPANIST Temporary Help - Pool (2025/2026 School Year)

Under the general direction of the Director of Visual and Performing Arts or site designee the Piano Accompanist provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for providing accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; assists with classroom clerical tasks; and serves as an instructional resource for students and teachers in the area of choral music. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with specialized musical instructional support which directly supports student learning and achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES AND TASKS:

Thefollowingalphabeticallistoffunctions duties and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions duties and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Accompanieschoral groups during rehearsals at concerts special events competitionsand musicrecitals travels between schoolsites.
• Analyzes assigned music prior to rehearsal and performances (e.g. correct tempos challenging transitions dynamics) to ensure efficient use of rehearsal time.
• Assiststhechoirteacherbyprovidingwarm-upexercisesandworkingwithsmallgroupstolearnmusicparts.
• Exhibitsprofessionalandstageetiquettetoserveasamodelofprofessionalismatmusicalproductions.
• Preparesandmaintainsbindersofcurrentmusicaccompanimentforeachdesignatedworksite.
• Preparesforpianoaccompanimentoutsideofrehearsaltime;comespreparedtorehearsalsandclassestoaccompany musicalselections.
• Provides piano accompaniment for choirs vocal performances soloists and other musical productions;
• sight reads accompaniments in rehearsals improvises and transposes music to other keys to fit the vocalrange of individual students.
• Rehearses with large choral groups vocal sections and soloists; plays full and sectional accompaniment; provides high-level musical instruction assistance in diction rhythms and memorization of parts.
• Respondstoinquiriesandrequestsforinformationfromstudentsfacultyandstaffregardingconcertsrecitals or otherevents.
• Travels and participates in out-of-town music performance events and competitions; assists teachers withstudentsupervisionwhiletravelingtoperformancesandcompetitions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District including various mandatory District trainings.

• Advanced piano skills and working knowledge of the methods and techniques of piano accompaniment
• Musical concepts and procedures in providing accompaniment forrehearsals
• Establishedauditionstandardsvoicerangesmusicaltheoryandnotationandkeytranspositions.
• Principles ofchild development instructional processes
• General purposes and goals of publiceducation
• Techniquesusedindirectingandmotivatingstudents
• Basic recordkeepingtechniques
• Safety practices and procedures

• Play piano proficiently and sight-readmusic
• Providepianoaccompanimenttolargegroupsofchoralsingersvocalsectionsandsoloists
• Transportoneselffromsitetositeduringschooldayorschoolweek
• Follow the choir teachers tempo anddynamics
• Travelandparticipateinout-of-townmusicperformanceeventsandcompetitions
• Assistinplanningandprioritizinglearningactivitiestosupporttheeducationalneedsofstudents
• Perform basic clericalfunctions
• UseEnglishinbothwrittenandverbalformusecorrectgrammarpunctuationandspelling
• Displayinterpersonalskillsusingtactpatienceandcourtesywithstudentsadministrationandstaff
• Understandand carry out oral and writteninstructions
• Maintaintheconfidentialityofstudentrecords
• Assumeresponsibilitiesinvolvedinsupervisingandworkingindependentlywithstudents
• Developandmaintaincollegialrelationshipswithstaff
• Meet schedules anddeadlines
• Read/interpret/apply rules regulationspolicies
• Rapidlylearnmethodsandmaterialsusedinavarietyofinstructionalsituations
• Maintain safe environment forstudents
• Establishandmaintaineffective workingrelationshipswithstaffstudentsandthepublic

• Workisprimarilyindoorsandrequiressittingforextendedperiods
• Liftobjectssuchasboxescontainingdocumentsweighingupto25lbs.
• Physicalabilitiesincludefinefingerdexteritystooping/crouchingreaching/handlingbendingatthe waistkneelingcrawlingreachinghandlingorcrouchingtoassiststudentsandtoretrieveandstorematerials
• Dexterityofhandsandfingerstooperateapianoand/orkeyboardandmaintainpaperfilesanddocuments
• Hearing andspeaking to exchangeinformation
• Visual acuity to see/read music accompaniment and documents

**This position is temporary and on call as needed and there is no guarantee of work days and work hours. There is no contract for this position and no benefits are provided.**

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalent.

College-level training in piano and music theory is desirable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Three (3) years of experience in playing piano and/or keyboard accompaniment including experience in reading music.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

Valid current California Drivers License to drive between District/school sites.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• Negative TB test result plusperiodic post-employment retest as required (currently every fouryears)
• Pre-employment physical exam B through Districts provider

Materials Required :
1. Completed application
2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency
4. College transcripts if applicable

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.

Only the most qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be placed on the Substitute list.

To move forward in the selection process you must complete an online application through this web site. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application please make sure you includeALLcurrent and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALLfields including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Personnel Technician Norma Orozcoat or Ext. 296.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the persons actual or perceived race religion creed color national origin ancestry age marital status pregnancy physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information veteran status gender gender identity gender expression sex or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.

Prince Marshall

Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road Madera CA 93637