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Summary

The Music Program Director Assistant supports the Music Program Director in developing the musical abilities and social skills of people with disabilities. This position works directly with choir and band members during rehearsals, training sessions, and performances to help participants achieve their full potential in music and self-expression.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with auditions by preparing participants, supporting vocal warm-ups, and helping with instrument set-up.
• Provide direct support to choir and band members during rehearsals, helping individuals with timing, pitch, rhythm, and instrument handling.
• Work with small groups or individual participants to reinforce music techniques taught by the Music Program Director.
• Lead warm-up exercises, sectionals, or practice drills under supervision.
• Encourage participant confidence and social development through positive reinforcement and engagement.
• Support the Music Program Director in teaching new songs, reviewing music, and preparing participants for performances.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down rehearsal spaces, equipment, and instruments.
• Help ensure the care, tuning, and basic maintenance of instruments and music materials.
• Actively participate in program events and performances by supporting participants on stage, assisting backstage, and coordinating transitions.
• Document participant progress and provide input to the Music Program Director regarding individual strengths and areas of improvement.
• Support the ADT department with the development and delivery of music training to help ADT participants gain musical appreciation, knowledge, and skills.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Provides constructive feedback to participants in a positive, supportive manner.
• Encourages skill-building and self-confidence.
• Clearly explains musical concepts in simple, accessible ways.
• Uses verbal and nonverbal communication to guide and encourage participants.
• Works collaboratively with the Music Program Director, counselors, and participants.
• Adjust teaching approaches to meet participants' individual needs.
• Brings energy, patience, and creativity to rehearsals and performances.
• Must be flexible, multi-task oriented, and able to prioritize job duties with minimal supervision, including flexibility in work hours.
• Must always exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Must have good English written skills necessary to perform job duties.
• Must follow all safety procedures and correct safety issues, if possible.
• Must have a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
• Able to operate a computer and MS Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Responds appropriately to supervision.
• Demonstrates responsible behavior, initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments efficiently.
• Demonstrate ability to work in teams, problem-solving skills, and pay attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in music, music education, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience with choirs, bands, or music ensembles.
• Experience working with people with disabilities strongly preferred.
• Ability to read music sheets and explain basic music theory
• Ability to play at least one musical instrument and basic understanding of vocal or instrumental techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems promptly; develops alternative solutions; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communication and customer services: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Spanish/ French-Creole is a plus but not required. Use appropriate terminology appropriate to the intended audience. Edits written work for spelling and grammar. Speaks clearly so others can understand. Demonstrates the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences and get clarification.

Mathematic Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as basic arithmetic calculations, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Presents numerical data effectively.

Ethics: Maintains high standards of ethical conduct, exhibits honesty and integrity, and refrains from theft-related, dishonest, or unethical behavior. Works with integrity and maintains confidentiality.

Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.

Job Commitment: Accepts responsibility and demonstrates responsible behavior, demonstrates initiative and tenacity; Works with minimal supervision and is dependable.

Professionalism: Follows all corporate policies and procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Policies and Procedures, and responds to management directions. Maintain a professional demeanor with participants, staff, and other professionals. Project a positive image of Goodwill. Reacts well under pressure and accepts responsibility for their own actions. Follows through on commitments.

Work Quality: Demonstrates accuracy, completeness, and neatness. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity of work: Produces the amount of work assigned by the manager in an efficient and timely manner.

Attendance/Punctuality: Report to work as scheduled and on time and remain on the job throughout regular work hours. Notify the supervisor of lateness, absence, or if an urgent reason for leaving work arises. Commit to long hours for work when necessary to reach goals; Complete tasks on time or notify supervisor of an alternate plan.

Teamwork: Works and interacts with others to accomplish overall group goals; solicits feedback to maximize results.

Safety and Security: Observe safety and security procedures; Report any safety deficiency to the immediate supervisor. Uses equipment and materials properly. Knows what "Material Safety Data Sheets" are and where they are kept.

Personal Characteristic: Dress in appropriate business attire. Professionally conducts self, takes initiative, is dependable, accurate, and takes pride in work. Present a positive attitude towards work and avoid gossip or negative conversations about work or others.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stop, and crouch. Carry, push, and pull. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Clearing House Compliance Notice -In accordance with federal regulations, this position requires successful completion of a Clearinghouse background check prior to employment. All candidates must be registered with the FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration(https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) and provide consent for the employer to access their records. Employment is contingent upon a clear record and ongoing compliance with all applicable regulations.