Accompanist

Position Type :

Support Staff / Accompanist

Date Posted : 8 / 20 / 2025

Location : South High School

Date Available : 08 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : OPEN UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS : This position requires knowledge of basic theory including the fundamentals of harmony and notation; effective methods and techniques of piano accompaniment; knowledge of fundamentals of proper musical sight-reading techniques and methods.

MUST POSSESS THE SKILL TO EFFECTIVELY PLAY A VARIETY OF MUSICAL FORMS ON THE PIANO including classical, popular, jazz and folk music; successfully sight read, transpose, and improvise music; understand and follow a variety of complex and technical oral and written instructions; establish and maintain routine records and files; may supervise and assist in transporting students when necessary; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

One year of experience as a professional accompanist for soloist, choruses, dance groups or as a pianist with a recognized musical organization. GRADUATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF MUSIC WITH SPECIALIZATION IN PIANO MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE DESIRED EXPERIENCE.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CLASS "C" CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE.

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION : To provide piano or other specified instrumental accompaniment for music classes, choral groups, vocal ensembles and soloists, rehearsals, performances, and other school activities; improvising or playing from scores as necessary. Employees in this classification receive general to limited supervision from a certificated teacher(s) or school site administrator within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job classification provides specialized skills as a pianist for a variety of school-related activities and requires specialized knowledge in the reading, interpretation, and arrangement of music.

STARTING SALARY : $2,269.75 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS : 9.4 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS : 6 (daily working hours 8 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m.)