Instructional Assistant Music Accompanist

**This position start date is August 19 2026.

**This position is 7hours/day and 187 days/year.

**This position is open until filled.

Job Title: Music Accompanist

Purpose Statement:

The job of Accompanist is done for the purpose/s of providing accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; assisting with classroom clerical tasks; and serving as an instructional resource for students and teachers in the area of fine arts.

Functions

Analyzes assigned music prior to rehearsal (e.g. correct tempos challenging transitions dynamics etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of rehearsal time.

Assists the Choral Instructor for the purpose of training students in the art of accompaniment.

Assists the teacher in supervising student activities for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of class time.

Exhibits professional and stage etiquette for the purpose of maintaining the professionalism of musical productions.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Rehearses with choral groups for the purpose of playing full and sectional accompaniment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: none specified.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: none specified.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific job-related data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related working with others Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: none specified.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting 10% walking and 10% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Clearances

None Specified

Required Experience:

Junior IC