Secondary Music Accompanist Job at Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 in Col

STARTING THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Time availability to serve in several musical situations.
• Good rapport with young people.
• Must be able to transpose music into different keys.
• Must be able to sight read music.
• Excellent references including attendance and punctuality.

Job Goals

To assist with the secondary vocal music program.

Essential Job Functions

• Play accompanist parts for rehearsal and performance.
• Rehearse with and accompany soloists for state contests.
• Play for performances day and evening.

Performance Responsibilities

• Accompany warm-up activities.
• Play individual lines of music for students to learn.
• Follow teacher's direction and stay with students (hear mistakes and correct them).
• Be able to follow the director's interpretation of the music.
• 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.

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.

Employment Period

183 days per year - 6 Hour Work Day

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 is an equal opportunity employer.