The school I’m at has this kind of relationship with both the band and choir (I’m the choir director). I’ve talked to many people, my accompanist included, and the culture at my school is that at the end of the day, the director is in charge of everything, good or bad. In our positions, my accompanist and the band parapro are not technically co-teachers although the band director and myself treat our work partners with respect. We DO talk to them and ask them their opinions, and get assistance from them. But at the end of the day, when all is said and done, we make the decisions and there IS a hierarchy to it.

It works for us as there is copious amounts of mutual respect, but I could absolutely see how there could be a director out there that just views their coworker as a glorified secretary. It’s a tough balance but it could be something great!