VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources
665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592
JOB DESCRIPTION
Visual & Performing Arts Assistant (VAPA)
Title: Visual & Performong Arts Assistant (VAPA) Reports To:Director of Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) or Designee
Department: Educational Services Work Year: 184 Days per year
Classification: Classified Salary: Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule
Date Approved: November 2024
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Under the direction of the Director of Visual and Performing Arts or Designee, the Visual & Performing (VAPA) Assistant supports implementation of the Visual and Performing Arts lessons and activities aligned with the California Arts Education Framework and the VCUSD academic goals.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Works with the classroom teacher to support learning experiences that are active, collaborative and meaningful. E
- Prepares a variety of materials, resources, and experience to enrich project-based learning. E
- Maintains organization of Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) spaces (e.g., tracks inventory of VAPA materials and assists in ordering of replacement materials/supplies, etc.) E
- Provides assistance to teachers to incorporate Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) activities into instruction. E
- Assists with Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) related programming based on personal expertise in visual and performing arts (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, dance, theatre, music, media arts, crafting, etc.) E
- Uses effective positive interpersonal communication with youth and adults. E
- Keeps up to date on current technology, as job appropriate. E
- Participates in site and district level professional development. E
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- Meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) by possessing an Associate’s Degree, or 48 semesters units from an accredited institution or higher learning, or passing score on the VCUSD proficiency NCLB examination.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Organizational skills, punctuality, and attention to detail. Conducts oneself with integrity and models professional behavior for students and adults.
- Experience working with school age children
- Ability to work cooperatively with others, communicate well orally and in writing and observe standards or conduct and courtesy acceptable as a model for students.
- Possess a personal Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) interest, hobby, talent and a commitment to share it with children
- The ability to operate basic office equipment and use current communication technologies (i.e. - computer, tablets, cell phone, etc.)
LICENSES:
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Must have appropriate California Driver's License and be insurable by the Districts carrier.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: School Sites, Classroom or Office
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
Frequency Key; None (1) Occasional - up to 25% of shift (2); Intermittently - up to 50% of shift (3); Frequently — up to 75% of shift (4)
Activity Frequency
Bend 3
Lift/carry 0-10 lbs 3
Twist 2
Lift/carry 11-25 lbs 3
Squat 2
Lift/carry 26-40 lbs 2
Kneel 2
Lift/carry 41-100 lbs 1
Climb 2
Stand 3
Reach above shoulder 2
Walk 4
Grip/Grasp 3
Sit 4
Extend/Flex Neck 3
Drive 2
Use Right Hand 4
Perform Repetitive Hand Motions 3
Use Left Hand 4
Keyboarding/Mouse Work 3
Ability to See 4
Ability to Hear 4
THE VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or sex. The District is in compliance with ADA requirements.
