VAPA Paraeducator

FCUSD•Folsom, CA

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

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. Distinguishing Characteristics: 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 (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
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

Two (2) or more years’ experience in an art discipline domain (i.e., dance, media arts, music, theatre, and/or visual arts) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with small-group rehearsals
Helping individual students with instruments
Preparing performance materials
Managing classroom behavior to ensure a positive and safe learning environment
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
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.