Music Department Paraprofessional & Classroom Assistant

Applitrack; Lake Station (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Station Community Schools is seeking a Music Department Paraprofessional/Classroom Assistant to provide instructional and classroom support for its music educational and academic program at Edison Junior Senior High School.

Paraprofessionals must be Highly Qualified, with options including 2 years of college, an associate degree, or Praxis ParaPro. A valid Indiana substitute permit is required. This role supports teachers, attends meetings, and helps manage classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessionals must be Highly Qualified by meeting at least one of the three requirements.
• Must possess a valid Indiana substitute teacher permit.
• Ability to assist in music instruction and classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide reinforcement of skills as prescribed by the music teacher.
• Help students complete lessons delivered by the music teacher.
• Collaborate with the music teacher to communicate information and support services.
• Report to the music/choral/band director or teacher.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings for job understanding and communication.
• Assist in monitoring supplementary work and provide small-group instruction.
• Learn new programs and applications as needed.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Choral background

General music background

Accompanist skills

Education

2 years of higher education credits

Associate’s degree or higher

Praxis ParaPro or equivalent certification standard

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google apps

Job description

Lake Station Community Schools is seeking a Music Department Paraprofessional/Classroom Assistant to provide instructional and classroom support for its music educational and academic program at Edison Junior Senior High School.

Paraprofessionals must be Highly Qualified, with options including 2 years of college, an associate degree, or Praxis ParaPro. A valid Indiana substitute permit is required. This role supports teachers, attends meetings, and helps manage classroom activities.