VAPA Instructional Specialist: Arts Education Leader

Lompoc Unified School District; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District seeks an Instructional Specialist (VAPA) to teach Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, and Theater. The role focuses on delivering standards-aligned instruction, planning lessons, and supporting teachers in arts education.

The position emphasizes coordinating performances, maintaining student records, and ensuring a safe, productive learning environment within the arts disciplines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in the assigned instructional area.
• One year of experience working with school-age children in an organized educational environment.
• Equivalent training and/or experience in the assigned instructional area.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in a specialized area of instruction; develop lessons and curriculum aligned to state and District standards.
• Monitor and assist students through drills and practice; tutor individuals or small groups as needed.
• Coordinate, plan, organize and oversee student performances and exhibitions.
• Maintain a variety of records and reports including progress in the arts standards.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Arts integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts / Music / Dance / Drama

Job description

Lompoc Unified School District seeks an Instructional Specialist (VAPA) to teach Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, and Theater. The role focuses on delivering standards-aligned instruction, planning lessons, and supporting teachers in arts education.

The position emphasizes coordinating performances, maintaining student records, and ensuring a safe, productive learning environment within the arts disciplines.