Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: The High School Musical Accompanist provides piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances of the annual musical production at Newberg High School. This position plays a key role in supporting student performers and contributing to the artistic quality and success of the school musical
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Proficient piano skills, especially in musical theater repertoire and sight-reading.
Ability to follow a conductor and support vocalists and actors in performance.
Strong understanding of musical theater style and vocal performance.
Reliable, flexible, and organized.
Strong collaborative skills and a positive attitude.
Experience:
Prior experience accompanying musical theater productions preferred. Experience working with high school students and theater departments is a plus.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required. College level coursework or degree in music preferred.
Certification Required: None
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work closely with the musical director and theater team to accompany auditions, rehearsals and live performances.
Rehearse and perform a full-length musical score, including vocal and instrumental parts as needed.
Collaborate with cast members to reinforce musical timing and vocal accuracy.
Maintain a professional and supportive presence during all rehearsals and shows.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Must be dependable, flexible, and capable of working within a school theater environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional behavior with students and staff.
Must pass a backgrouch check per district policy
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense to carry out accurate and clear written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisor(s), staff, students, parents and community.
Physical Demands: 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and may
be continuously required to stand. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck
and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee is occasionally required to
reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee continuously
uses hand strength to grasp tools. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25
pounds. The employee may be required to sit at a desk and use a computer for long periods
of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Stipend: TBD according to 2025-26 Extra duty Stipend Schedule
($1,706 - $2,193 Group H of the 2024-25 Extra Duty Stipend Schedule)
The information contained in this job description for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Newberg School District 29J
Job Tags
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