Accompanist bei Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, CA
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, CA · Santa Monica, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Santa Monica
About the Department
Classified Employee's Salary Range: A-37
This recruitment is to establish a one (1) year eligibility list for the current vacancy and substitute opportunities
Current Vacancy
Lincoln Middle School
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
BASIC FUNCTION
Under general supervision, provides piano accompaniment for a variety of musical performances and rehearsals for assigned soloists, coaches, and groups; provides technical and clerical support to the Music Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
One year of experience as a piano accompanist for soloists or groups of vocalists.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:
A valid California Driver License and availability of private transportation or ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. Incumbents may be assigned non-standard work hours for rehearsals and performances.
Position Duties
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Plays the piano to accompany live lessons, practices, rehearsals, and performances
- Observes lessons, practices, rehearsals, and performances and make recommendations for improvement in areas including, but not limited to, pitch accuracy, posture, diction, and air support
- Records, edits, organizes, and uploads music using equipment including, but not limited to, digital recorders, microphones, and personal computers
- Reviews assignments and provides feedback to instructors, including recommendations for improvement
- Prepares for lessons, practices, rehearsals, and performances by studying and rehearsing sheet music
- Sight reads pieces in different styles, keys, meters, and tempos
- Adjusts meter and tempo during lessons, practices, rehearsals, and performances
- Organizes, catalogs, and maintains both physical and digital materials including, but not limited to, files, records, sheet music, and audio recordings
- Sets up and breaks down musical instruments, classroom and electronic equipment, and related items
- Performs related duties as assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE:
- Techniques of piano accompaniment
- Principles and terminology of music theory
- Musical styles and genres
- Digital audio recording and editing techniques
- Principles and practices of filing and cataloging
- Principles and practices of recordkeeping and maintaining documentation
- Word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
- Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
- Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
- Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Minimum Qualifications
SUPERVISION
General supervision is received from certificated staff. No supervision of other staff is exercised.
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Works in an indoor, climate-control environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary. Moves between areas of a school site or within a performance space to monitor students. Sits to play the piano. Grasps and grips with hands to hold and move audio recording equipment. Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to play the piano. Uses foot and ankle repetitively to press piano pedals. Exchanges information with students and staff to provide feedback and make recommendations related to performance. Uses near visual acuity of 20 inches or less to read sheet music. Listens to music and vocal performances and distinguishes variations in pitch and key.
Other Qualifications
To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.
THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:
For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROTESTS:
Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.
ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:
If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:
This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.
HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:
All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
