Music Aide

Title: TEACHER AIDE (MUSIC)

Reports To: Department Chair

Duration: 10 Months

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Aide (Music) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for providing accompaniment for rehearsals and performances; assisting with classroom clerical tasks; and serving as an instructional resource for students and teachers in the area of fine arts.

Essential Functions

Administers subject specific assessment and test for the purpose of assessing the level of students' competencies.

Analyzes assigned music prior to rehearsal and performances (e.g. correct tempos, challenging transitions, dynamics, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of rehearsal time and performance schedules.

Assists the teacher in supervising student activities for the purpose of ensuring efficient use of class time and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Assists the teacher in planning concerts and recitals for the purpose of displaying student performances.

Exhibits professional and stage etiquette for the purpose of serving as a model of professionalism at musical productions.

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Provide piano accompaniment for rehearsals, concerts, recitals, festivals, musicals, contests, and other school events.

Demonstrate excellent sight-reading skills and stylistic versatility (classical, jazz, pop, and contemporary).

Rehearse with large and small ensembles (choral, band, orchestra, guitar) and accompany soloists as assigned.

Supports and Collaborates effectively with the classroom teachers for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of established curriculum and/or individual student plans.

Other Functions

Assists teachers with managing classroom equipment, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; providing a safe learning environment; and/or meeting mandated requirements.

Assists the teacher for the purpose of training students in the art of accompaniment.

Assists teachers with managing musical instruments, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of required materials.

Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: piano playing; sight reading music; and working with large groups, instrumental and vocal solos and choral singers.

KNOWLEDGE is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: strong piano skills; established audition standards; voice ranges; and key transpositions.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others. Problem solving is required to identify issues. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: consistently attending work; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; hearing mistakes in music performances; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision; guiding others. Demonstrate professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills to promote a positive image of District 88. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 20% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a clean atmosphere.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses Educator License with Stipulations – Paraprofessional endorsement or higher

FLSA Status Non-Exempt