Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
Secondary Music Accompanist Job at Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Col
Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8, Colorado Springs, CO, US, 80509
Position Type:
Support Staff/Secondary Music Accompanist
Date Posted:
9/15/2025
Location:
Carson Middle School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until filled
STARTING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Time availability to serve in several musical situations.
3. Good rapport with young people.
4. Must be able to transpose music into different keys.
5. Must be able to sight read music.
6. Excellent references including attendance and punctuality.
Job Goals:
To assist the with the secondary vocal music program.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Play accompanist parts for rehearsal and performance.
2. Rehearse with and accompany soloists for state contests.
3. Play for performances day and evening.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Accompany warm-up activities.
2. Play individual lines of music for students to learn.
3. Follow teacher's direction and stay with students (hear mistakes and correct them).
4. Be able to follow the director's interpretation of the music.
5. Be able to change uncomplimentary beginning and endings in a musical piece.
Tools and Equipment:
Keep the teacher informed about the need for piano maintenance.
Salary:
Secondary Music Accompanists are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.
Salary Schedule
Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
Employment Period:
183 days per year - 6 Hour Work Day
Support Staff/Secondary Music Accompanist
Date Posted:
9/15/2025
Location:
Carson Middle School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until filled
STARTING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Time availability to serve in several musical situations.
3. Good rapport with young people.
4. Must be able to transpose music into different keys.
5. Must be able to sight read music.
6. Excellent references including attendance and punctuality.
Job Goals:
To assist the with the secondary vocal music program.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Play accompanist parts for rehearsal and performance.
2. Rehearse with and accompany soloists for state contests.
3. Play for performances day and evening.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Accompany warm-up activities.
2. Play individual lines of music for students to learn.
3. Follow teacher's direction and stay with students (hear mistakes and correct them).
4. Be able to follow the director's interpretation of the music.
5. Be able to change uncomplimentary beginning and endings in a musical piece.
Tools and Equipment:
Keep the teacher informed about the need for piano maintenance.
Salary:
Secondary Music Accompanists are on the Classified Salary Schedule.
- FFC8 allows new hires to bring in up to 8 years of previous experience in similar school type settings.
- Please understand that new hires tend to start out at the lower end of the salary range.
Salary Schedule
Benefits:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.
Employment Period:
183 days per year - 6 Hour Work Day