Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Unified School District is accepting applications for the position of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist to support the Band and Orchestra programs at Wangenheim Middle School. This role is ideal for a professional committed to student success and the reinforcement of fundamental and advanced artistic techniques. This promotional open opportunity is open to all interested candidates. This list will be good for one month with the possibility to be extended. San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact. The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist will, under the general direction of the classroom teacher, assist in the reinforcement of fundamental and advanced techniques pertaining to visual and performing arts (VAPA); perform a variety of administrative tasks for visual and performing arts programs; develop various types of supplemental and specialized materials for classroom and administrative use.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, supplemented by visual and performing arts courses, and four (4) years of directly related experience, preferably in a school environment.
Related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of the application.
Submit a completed online employment application.
Include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.
Answer all application questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely.
Provide contact information for all previous places of employment where served in a classified (non-certificated) position.
Provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.
Provide the email address for each employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office.
List contact information for three references, preferably from a current or previous supervisor.
Attach Verification of Education (Copy of a degree or official transcript, Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications).
Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferably in a school environment.

Responsibilities

Handle instrumental instruction and provide comprehensive support across the Band and Orchestra programs.
Perform a variety of tasks related to the Visual and Performing Arts program, including coaching, small-group instruction under teacher supervision, supervision of students and preparation for concerts, performances, competitions, and festivals.
Assist the classroom teacher with instruction and preparation for performances.
Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating, and filing instructional materials; maintaining student records, attendance and files as assigned.