Secondary Vocal Music Collaborative PianistVocal Music Assistant

Job Summary: Provides high-quality piano accompaniment for vocal music programs rehearsals performances festivals and special events as well as assisting with administrative tasks pertaining to the Vocal Music Department. The Collaborative Pianist works with music educators to support student learning musical growth and successful performances while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide piano accompaniment for choir soloists small ensembles and other music groups during rehearsals and performances.
• Collaborate with the music teacher(s) to prepare students for concerts adjudicated events festivals and community performances.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals concerts performances and other assigned music events.
• Learn and prepare assigned musical selections prior to rehearsals.
• Follow the conductors interpretation regarding tempo dynamics articulation phrasing and style.
• Assist with sight-reading and music theory support.
• Accompany student auditions honor choir auditions solo and ensemble festivals and other school-related music activities.
• Support classroom rehearsals and sectional rehearsals including but not limited to; general classroom management student support and small group instruction.
• Assist with administrative tasks including but not limited to; uniform management fundraising support bookkeeping field trip assistance organization and filing.
• Maintain professionalism flexibility and positive working relationships with students staff parents and community members.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and district information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Vocal Music Staff.

Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not constructed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required degree in Music or equivalent experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in piano performance and accompaniment.
• Ability to read music fluently and accompany vocal and instrumental ensembles.
• Strong sight-reading skills.
• Previous experience accompanying school church community and/or collegiate music programs preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with directors students and staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changes in rehearsal schedules and performance needs.
• Basic knowledge of Google Suite Keyboarding and Bookkeeping

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of piano accompaniment techniques.
• Understanding of vocal and instrumental repertoire appropriate for secondary level ensembles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to establish positive rapport with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Commitment to supporting student achievement through music education.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and perform at a piano for extended periods.
• Ability to attend evening performances and occasional weekend events.
• Ability to lift and move music materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Work Environment

The work is performed primarily in classrooms rehearsal spaces auditoriums and performance venues. The position requires attendance at evening concerts performances and occasional weekend events. School-based; may work in classrooms intervention spaces or learning labs.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Grand Ledge Public Schools District shall provide equal opportunity and shall not discriminate in matters of employment or enrollment on the basis of age religion race traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color national origin gender/sex sexual orientation gender identity disability height weight or marital status in its programs services or activities.

Required Experience:

Junior IC