Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist - ART - Pos# TBD - Solano Widenman Leadership Academy (External)

Vallejo City Unified School District; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallejo City Unified School District is seeking a Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist to support classroom VAPA lessons and activities aligned with the California Arts Education Framework. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, preparing materials, and organizing VAPA spaces, with travel between multiple school sites.

The ideal candidate will assist teachers with VAPA activities, bring expertise in arts disciplines, and participate in district professional development.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree or 48 semester units from an accredited institution or passing NCLB exam.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation of Visual & Performing Arts lessons aligned with CA Arts Education Framework.
• Prepares materials and experiences to enrich project-based learning.
• Maintains organization of VAPA spaces and tracks inventory.
• Assists teachers to incorporate VAPA activities into instruction.
• Assists with VAPA programming based on personal expertise in visual and performing arts.
• Uses effective interpersonal communication with youth and adults.
• Keeps up to date on current technology relevant to the role.
• Participates in site and district professional development.
• Will be assigned to support multiple school sites and travel between them.

Skills

Organization

Communication

VAPA interest

Experience with youth

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or 48 units

NCLB proficiency exam

Job description

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

JOB DESCRIPTION

Visual & Performing Arts Assistant (VAPA)

Title: Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist Reports To: Director of Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) or Designee

Department: Educational Services Work Year: 187 Days per year

Classification: Classified Salary: Classified (CSEA) Salary Schedule

Date Approved: June 2026

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

E= Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Director of Visual and Performing Arts or Designee, the Visual & Performing (VAPA) Specialist supports implementation of the Visual and Performing Arts lessons and activities aligned with the California Arts Education Framework and the VCUSD academic goals.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

• 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
• Will be assigned to support multiple school sites and must travel between those sites

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

• 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

• Must have appropriate California Driver's License and be insurable by the Districts carrier.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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 1

Reach above shoulder 3

Walk 3

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.