Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist - Music - Pos# TBD - Steffan Manor Elementary (External)

Vallejo City Unified School District; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallejo City Unified School District is seeking a Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist to support classroom learning, prepare materials, and enrich project-based activities across multiple school sites in Vallejo, CA. The position is classified and tied to the 187-day work year, with duties that span instructional support and program development.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate degree or 48 semester units, or pass the VCUSD proficiency

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Meet NCLB requirements: associate’s degree or 48 semester units or passing VCUSD proficiency exam.

Responsibilities

• Support learning experiences that are active, collaborative and meaningful.
• Prepare a variety of materials to enrich project-based learning.
• Maintain organization of VAPA spaces and track inventory of materials/supplies.
• Assist teachers to incorporate VAPA activities into instruction.
• Support VAPA programming based on personal expertise (e.g., drawing, painting, dance, music, theatre).
• Use positive interpersonal communication with youth and adults.
• Stay up to date on current technology and job-appropriate tools.
• Participate in site and district-level professional development.
• Will be assigned to support multiple school sites and travel between campuses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Experience with school-age children

Written and verbal communication

Interest in Visual & Performing Arts (

Basic office equipment/tech use

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or 48 semester units or NCLB proficiency

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources

665 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592

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

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.