Choir Accompanist

Lake Park High School is hiring for the stipend position of Choir Accompanist for the 2026-2027 school year as detailed below:

DATE POSTED: 9/17/2026
LOCATION: Various
AVAILABILITY: Immediate

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Lake Park High School District 108 is seeking a skilled dependable and collaborative pianist to serve as a Choir Accompanist. This stipend position supports students and music faculty through scheduled rehearsals sectional work individual preparation and performances throughout the school year. The accompanist must be available for the following primary choral events:

• October 13 2026
• November 19 2026
• December 8 2026
• January 12 2027 during the school day
• February 23 2027
• April 27 2027
• May 8 2027
• May 26 2027 (Graduation)

Required Qualifications:

• Strong piano proficiency including the ability to prepare and perform a wide range of choral repertoire.
• Ability to learn music independently and prepare assigned repertoire within established timelines.
• Strong sight-reading ability.
• Dependability punctuality professionalism and effective communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate positively with teachers and work effectively with high school students.
• Ability to meet all District employment and background-check requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience accompanying high school choirs vocalists or student ensembles.
• Experience accompanying vocal jazz ensembles.
• Ability to read jazz charts lead sheets chord symbols and rhythm-section notation.
• Confidence to perform in classical and jazz styles.
• Strong singing ability and experience leading vocal sectional rehearsals.
• College-level musical training or comparable professional experience.

SALARY RANGE: The Choir Accompanist will receive an $8000 stipend for the school year. The stipend includes independent musical preparation assigned daytime rehearsals the identified choral performances and graduation.

Responsibilities that would extend beyond the established scope of this annual commitment must receive administrative approval in advance and may be eligible for additional compensation.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete an online application and direct any inquiries to Dr. Jessica Foster Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services at or .

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The Human Resources Office will accept applications through October 2 2026 or until filled.

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