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Fort Dodge Community School District Piano Accompanist (1 - 1.5 hrs/day) in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Piano Accompanist (1 - 1.5 hrs/day) JobID: 4547
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
10/7/2021
Location:
Fort Dodge Senior High School
Date Available:
Jan 2024; 2024-2025 yr
Piano Accompanist (1 - 1.5 hrs/day)
Supervisor: Activities Director & Principal Contract Length: variesJob Classification: Coach FLSA Status: non-exemptWage: $18.20/hour
In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of our 3700 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the vocal music teacher, accompany school choirs during rehearsals and concerts, assist the director in the leading of section rehearsals and concerts, and the coaching of individuals and small ensembles, and to do other related as required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Able to play piano
Able to sight read music
Perform piano accompaniment for practices, rehearsals, performances, contests, etc. of school choirs
Lead section rehearsals by playing parts, identifying student mistakes and problem areas, correcting mistakes and providing the right notes and rhythms
Provide assistance to substitute teachers by helping lead rehearsals as necessary
Able to travel to and from all choir related activities, concerts, contests, etc.
Qualification Requirements:
Willing to be flexible on hours.
Candidate must be able to attend concerts, contests and trips.
Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or 3 years of experience accompanying choirs.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate and acknowledge communications from others.The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, adavidson@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org. The Deputy Coordinator is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
Rev. 7/2023
Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.