Accompanist (Choir Pianist)

Academy School District 20 • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accompanist (Choir Pianist) performs temporary, instructional-related activities at the direction of a licensed staff member at Air Academy High School. The role supports instructional staff with assigned tasks and completes non-licensed instructional responsibilities, including meeting assigned students’ learning needs as directed by licensed staff. The position requires collaboration with students, staff, families, and the public while helping maintain a safe, caring, and student-centered learning environment.

The position is scheduled for 7.5 hours per day, 183 days per year, Monday through Friday. Work takes place primarily independently and with others in a professional school environment, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The noise level may range from quiet to loud. Scheduled school/work hours and days are required, and extended hours or days may be required as directed. Compensation for extra-pay positions is contingent on district approval of the related activity or event. The position is listed as part-time and is ineligible for benefits.

Requirements

• High school graduate; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be flexible and patient in work demands.
• Ability to assist students in assigned areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to greet and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and demonstrate organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
• Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting and demonstrate cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
• Be detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible.
• Promote a positive climate, culture, and community; be student-centered and relationship-focused.
• Meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds (potentially more depending on assignment and student need), climbing stairs, ladders, or stools, and performing the listed movement and coordination tasks.

Responsibilities

• Report consistently for work as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards.
• Assist the licensed staff member with assigned tasks.
• Complete non-licensed instructional responsibilities.
• Promote a safe and caring environment conducive to student learning, including maintaining confidentiality, collaborating with staff, accepting constructive feedback, serving as a positive role model, and treating others with respect.
• Meet the identified learning needs of assigned students as directed by a licensed staff member.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with instructional staff and others to complete responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED