Piano Accompanist

TITLE: Piano Accompanist LOCATION: Traveling The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers. JOB GOAL: To assist in the successful operation of a high school choral music program. The staff accompanist will facilitate this process through various skilled musical and non-musical responsibilities, working closely and cooperatively with the high school choral director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Work in an effective and cooperative manner with the High School Choral Director Master the musical scores required in a timely manner Provide able and enlightened assistance from the keyboard during the choral rehearsal Provide mature and effective leadership in sectional rehearsals when required Be available for all school musical performances Provide assistance in the preparation of solos and ensembles Provide detailed and accurate clerical work for the music department as needed Provide other non-musical assistance t o the High School Choral Director as directed Assist at assigned middle schools Cover occasional concerts as assigned by the Fine Arts Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS: Hold a BA, MA, or equivalent Successful experience working in a school or with children Excellent keyboard skills Excellent music sight- reading skills and aural skills Ability to work effectively with music students both individually and collectively Excellent human relation skills High energy level and a record of excellent work habits and attendance COMMUNICATION / ORGANIZATION : Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. Performs other related work as required. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public. 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 sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally push items of 50 pounds such as pushing on a bike ore wheelchair, or moving/rearranging furniture. While performing the duties of the job the employee occasionally may visit a child's home. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students' safety, work output and well-being. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES : Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 186 days SALARY: $26.79 - $30.63 HOURS: Mutually agreed schedule, up to 40 hours weekly. FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt REPORT TO : High School Choral Director, Principal, and Administrative Coordinator of Music EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation. SIGNATURES: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPS is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex/gender (to include orientation, identity, or expression), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. For more information regarding Title IX please contact: District Compliance Coordinator 2010 N. 59th Street Kansas City, KS 66104 Title This job description has been approved by all levels of management: Manager Human Resources Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions, and duties of the position. Employee Date_____________

Created: 2024-11-05