Piano Accompanist

 

Flexible schedule, likely between 250 - 500 hours per school year.

 

Candidates must perform/sight-read on piano at interview. 

 

The Vancouver Public Schools is seeking highly qualified piano accompanist to support a variety of classroom and performance settings, including: choral rehearsals, choral performances, accompanying both vocal and instrumental student soloists, dance classes, and other special events.  

 

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

 

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

 

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

 

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification. 

 

Internal applicants must have current transcripts or documentation to confirm education on file or included with the application. 

 

External applicants must include transcripts or documentation to confirm education with application.

 

 

 Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to play piano accompaniments employing advance musical skills and demonstrating proficiency in multiple genres
• Demonstrated proficient, advanced sight-reading skills.
• Ability to work well with students and teachers

 Other Requirements:

 

• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements.
• Ability to drive to various schools for practices and performances
• Ability to hear music and instructions
• Manual dexterity important

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Practice as music may indicate to ensure secure performances and playing of vocal parts(open score) during rehearsals
• Run sectionals and coach students during section rehearsals; providing a summary to the director
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits/Compensation:

 

Salary range:  New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range.  However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement.  Salary schedules can be accessed here.

 

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.

 

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.

 

Time Off:  Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave.

• Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).
• Personal Leave: 3 days per school year 
• Twelve (12) month full-time Pro Tech employees are eligible to accrue ten (10) days vacation at one (1) - five (5) years of service.  The accrual days are incrementally improved by five (5) days at the completion of five (5), eleven (11) and twenty (20) consecutive years of service respectively.