Instructional Assistant – Applied Music (Piano)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Posting Title Instructional Assistant – Applied Music (Piano)
Location Los Rios Community College District (Sacramento City College)
Department Location Humanities and Fine Arts Division
Posting Number C02700P
Position Type Classified (Regular)
Temporary Position Category N/A
The Institution
About
Founded in 1916, Sacramento City College ( SCC ) is a multi-campus, urban college that consists of a 70-acre main campus across from William Land Park. The College has two educational centers, one in Davis on the campus of the University of California, Davis, and one in West Sacramento located adjacent to the public library, community center, and civic center. SCC is a vibrant teaching and learning institution with approximately 20,000 day and evening students and is recognized as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ). Our Strengths
SCC has a rich history in the community and has expanded educational opportunities to students across the region. SCC awards Associate in Arts or Science degrees as well as Associate Degrees for Transfer, which guarantee transfer into the California State University system. The College offers Career Education certificates and degrees, transfer credit for students who desire to continue their education at a four-year college or university, and instruction in basic skills such as English, English as a second language, and mathematics.

Our Vision
Faculty and staff at SCC value a collaborative and diverse campus community. As one of four colleges within the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento City College embraces change, values excellence in academic achievement, and supports the success of students as they pursue their dreams.

Position Summary
Under general supervision of assigned manager/supervisor assists faculty in the instruction of applied music classes. For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employees Association (White Collar) posting click here .

Salary $23.98 per hour LRCCD Salary Schedules
Additional Salary Information No additional salary information to note
Additional Information
This position will provide piano accompaniment for Sacramento City College’s College Choir and Vocal Ensemble. This includes attending all class sessions to support and assist the instructor in group vocal training and rehearsal, attending all off-site performances as the official accompanist for College Choir and Vocal Ensemble, assisting individual students from both ensembles in individualized vocal work and rehearsal, and related duties as required.

Benefits
Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.

Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 18 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position’s FTE , take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked multiplied by the percentage of months worked to get the position’s FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 10 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 10/12 = 0.8333; 0.75 * 0.8333 = 0.625 FTE ). For the full LRCEA contract agreement details click here .

Assignment Responsibilities
Assists students in fundamentals of intermediate piano production; may provide accompaniment for performance classes; maintains, issues and inventories department equipment as assigned and performs related duties as required.

Work Year 9 month (August – May)
Work Schedule
To be determined.

Varies, in coordination with Vocal Performance classes.

Total Hrs per Week/Day 20 hours per week
Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE : Experience in educational and professional music practices.

EDUCATION : Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Music or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) including 26 units in music courses.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment

( Experience Requirement : One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement : One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

  1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
  2. Resume
  3. Letter of Interest
  4. Unofficial Transcripts

NOTES :

  • Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
  • Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
  • Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
  • Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
  • Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
  • Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
  • Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
  • A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
  • Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.

Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 07/20/2023
Closing Date 09/17/2023
Open Continuously No
Beginning On (or About) 11/06/2023
Ending Date, if Temporary or Interim
How and where to apply
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 during our business hours.

After hours inquiries should be emailed to hr@losrios.edu. Submission of applications are by 11:59 p.m., of the posting closing date.

Conditions
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and Certificate of Completion must be obtained within 15 days from the start of employment. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur. When education is a requirement for the position, official academic transcripts from the accredited college/university must be submitted within 60 days of hire.

For the latest information on Los Rios Community College’s COVID -19 protocol, please visit COVID -19 Updates .

Quicklink https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/22766

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Can you perform the essential functions of the position you are applying to with or without reasonable accommodations?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Please indicate how you meet the educational minimum qualifications for the Instructional Assistant – Applied Music (Piano) position (select the appropriate answer):
    • I possess an Associate’s degree in Music.
    • I possess 60 semester units (90 quarter units) including 26 units in music courses.
  3. * I acknowledge and agree that I certify that the information provided by me is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize investigation of all statements contained herein, and on the P-881 (if applicable and submitted), and I release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that any misstatements, omissions or misrepresentation of facts on this form, my application, and, if applicable, the P-881 or attachment(s) may be cause for disqualification or dismissal. If you have ever been convicted of an offense other than a minor traffic violation you are required to complete the form “Arrests Which Led to Convictions for Crime”, P-881 (you must disclose convictions that have been dismissed pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4; Ed. Code 87008). If needed copy and paste the link and download the form https://losrios.edu/lrccd/shared/doc/hr/forms/p-881.pdf and attach the completed form to your application.
    • Yes, I acknowledge and agree
    • No, I do not acknowledge or agree
  4. * Considering this specific position that you are applying to – where/how did you learn about this position?
    • College Department
    • CareerBuilder
    • Chronicle of Higher Ed
    • Community College Registry Online Job Board
    • Community Outreach (ex. Festivals, etc.)
    • communitycollegejobs.com
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Comunidad
    • Craigslist
    • diversityjobs.com
    • D’Primeramano Magazine
    • EdJoin
    • Facebook (Los Rios Page)
    • Glassdoor
    • Greater Sacramento Urban League
    • Handshake
    • HigheredJobs
    • Indeed
    • Latina Leadership Network of the California Community Colleges
    • LinkedIn
    • Los Rios Community College District Employee
    • Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Email
    • Los Rios Community College District Website
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Asian Pacific Islander Legacy (API)
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA)
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Native American Collaborative (NAC)
    • LRCCD Resource Group – Spectrum (LGBTQIA+)
    • Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Builders Exchange
    • Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce
    • Sacramento Works
    • The HUB
    • ZipRecruiter
    • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Interest
  3. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

  1. P-881 Report of Arrests Which Led To Convictions For Crime Document
  2. Unofficial Transcript 2
  3. Unofficial Transcript 3
  4. Foreign Transcript Evaluation
  5. Unofficial Transcript 4
  6. Unofficial Transcript 5
Job Category
Arts
Job Type
unspecified
Salary
USD 23.98 per hour
Country
United States
City
Sacramento
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Los Rios Community College District
JOB SOURCE
https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/23059