Music Coach/Accompanist - Mesa Public Schools

Job Title:     Music Coach/Accompanist

Reports to:  Activities Director

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona.  Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires a valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, Coach Referral Form and the required NFHS Certificates.

OBJECTIVE:

Position is responsible for assisting music directors in teaching or accompanying their ensembles.  Stipend covers activities that are held outside of the school day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current IVP Fingerprint Card
• Demonstrates knowledge of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents and school personnel at all levels

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Music Coaches: (includes marching band and school musical)

• Works with music directors in planning activities for rehearsal
• Coaches and instructs students, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the activity
• Observes students, during competition and rehearsal to determine the needs for individual or group improvement
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students
• Follows established procedures in the event of a student injury
• Follows state, regional and district regulations governing the music program
• Models sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards musicians, adjudicators and spectators
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Other duties as assigned

Accompanists:

• Provide piano accompaniment for individuals/ensembles of varying ability in rehearsal and performance.
• Take direction from music directors as to music interpretation, tempo, and dynamics.

• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

 EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in appropriate area is required

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.