Elementary Specialist - Music

S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Sick days

Personal days

Job summary

S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in New Albany, IN is seeking an Elementary Specialist - Music to supervise students, teach the approved music curriculum, and maintain classroom displays across 6.5 hours per day for up to 185 days a year.

Responsibilities include implementing provided plans, coordinating up to 3 extracurricular performances for additional planning time, keeping materials organized, and assisting in other school areas as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and pass the paraprofessional test; substitute permit required.
• Familiar with basic computer use and school technology (email, smart boards, projection systems).

Responsibilities

• Supervises students.
• Teaches and executes the NAFCS approved music curriculum.
• Maintains word wall, Composer of the Month, ICAN, and hallway bulletin boards.
• Implements provided plans to ensure cohesiveness across elementary schools.
• Coordinates up to 3 extracurricular performances per year with compensation for planning time.
• Keeps sub folders with lesson plans up to date and accessible.
• Fills in as substitute teacher as needed.
• Supports in other school areas as assigned by administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Basic computer skills

Technology integration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Paraprofessional test or Praxis ParaPro

Tools

Email systems

Smart boards

Job description

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - New Albany, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Elementary Specialist - Music

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District S ELLEN JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - New Albany, Indiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5946401

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Elementary Specialist - Music

CLASSIFICATION: Instructional Support

HOURS/DAY: 6.5 hours/up to 185 days

PAY GRADE 15: $20.43 - $21.53 (based on education and experience)

REPORTS TO: Special Area Teacher Leader/Principal

Benefits eligible: This position is eligible for employee level medical coverage, dental, and vision. It is also eligible for sick and personal days.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and pass the paraprofessional test; or pass the Praxis Para Pro Assessment. Must hold a substitute permit.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, familiarity with email systems, ability to learn systems such as, but not limited to, smart boards, document cameras, projection systems, sound systems, and digital technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises students.
• Teaches and executes the NAFCS approvedmusic curriculum.
• Maintains word wall, Composer of the Month, ICAN, and hallway bulletin boards by keeping them up to date.
• Implements and instructs provided plans in a timely manner to ensure cohesiveness in all elementary schools.
• Communicates with administration about the possibility of up to 3 extra-curricular performances per year that you would be compensated for an extra 15 hours of time to plan and implement.
• Ensures that sub folder including all necessary materials, including lesson plans, is up to date and easy to find.
• Fills in as a substitute teacher during the day as needed.
• Provides support in other areas of the school as needed such as office support, classroom support and other areas as determined by administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the administration and/or other designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required