VAPA Paraeducator
About The Position
Under general supervision and direction of the site administrator, the VAPA Paraeducator assists the teacher in arts education instruction to students in a classroom or other learning environments; provides support in the planning and preparing of VAPA standard-based curriculum, appreciation and skills. Monitoring students within the classroom and other assigned areas; implementing lessons and assisting with group and individual student instruction; collaborating with the teacher in addressing instructional and classroom issues; and responding to student inquiries for help. Utilizing appropriate art media and technology, provides standards-based instruction to students enabling them to communicate ideas, images, symbols, and feelings in visual forms. Employs an array of media for expressions such as crayons, chalk, various types of paints, clay, tissue paper, yarn, etc. Employs techniques and provides opportunities for learners to recognize, identify, and utilize qualities for learners in visual work such as line, color, shape, intensity, texture, and contrast. Provides age-appropriate and standards-aligned dramatic reading and theater-like experiences that build on the listening and speaking standards set forth in the common core standards. In cooperation with classroom teachers and colleagues, provides opportunities for the development of dance group and individual and movement skills.
Requirements
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
- Successful completion of District Proficiency Test
- Experience working in an artistic discipline
- Experience working with TK-12 students
- Experience in presenting workshops and/or facilitating groups
- DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
- TB Test within the last 60 days
- Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.
- Must obtain and maintain a First Aid/CPR Certificate (In-Person Training ONLY)
- Pre-Employment Physical Evaluation conducted through the District (Minimum 50 pounds)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with visual arts recommended (ceramics, drawing & painting, 3-D art)
- Two (2) or more years’ experience in an art discipline domain (i.e., dance, media arts, music, theatre, and/or visual arts) preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the teacher in arts education instruction to students in a classroom or other learning environments
- Provides support in the planning and preparing of VAPA standard-based curriculum, appreciation and skills
- Monitors students within the classroom and other assigned areas
- Implements lessons and assists with group and individual student instruction
- Collaborates with the teacher in addressing instructional and classroom issues
- Responds to student inquiries for help
- Utilizes appropriate art media and technology to provide standards-based instruction
- Employs an array of media for expressions such as crayons, chalk, various types of paints, clay, tissue paper, yarn, etc.
- Employs techniques and provides opportunities for learners to recognize, identify, and utilize qualities for learners in visual work such as line, color, shape, intensity, texture, and contrast
- Provides age-appropriate and standards-aligned dramatic reading and theater-like experiences
- Provides opportunities for the development of dance group and individual and movement skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
