Instructional Specialist; VAPA

Instructional Specialist (VAPA)

Instructional Areas:
Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Theater

Continuous recruitment. Posting is open and promotional with promotional taking precedence. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Application Process:

Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process. Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: TBD

Employment Standards In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Education and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in the assigned instructional area or equivalent training and/or experience in the assigned instructional area. One year of experience working with school-age children in an organized educational environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Under direction of assigned supervisor, provide instruction and lessons to classes of students in an assigned specialized subject-matter area; assist teachers in observing, monitoring and recording student behavior and performance; assist teachers in maintaining student academic and attendance records; and perform related duties as assigned. Each specialized subject area is considered to be a separate classification for Merit System purposes. Distinguishing Characteristics:
Instructional Specialists are responsible for delivering arts instruction and preparing lesson plans and materials for classes in an assigned specialized subject-matter area, including visual arts, music, dance, drama, theater and other visual and performing arts. Work assigned to a VAPA Specialist requires detailed knowledge in subject areas applicable to their arts assignment and the ability to provide instruction to elementary or secondary students in an effective and engaging manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Instruct students in a specialized area of instruction; develop and prepare lesson plans, curriculum and content according to state and District standards; plan, develop and deliver classroom lessons and presentations; develop a variety of instructional materials and exercises; develop methods to explain or demonstrate information to students; prepare samples and demonstrates techniques, processes and methods for students; monitor and assists students through drill, practice and other instructional methods;

work with and tutors individual and small groups of students in assigned subject matter areas to reinforce class lessons, improve skill levels and assist students in completing class and homework assignments; assist instructors in evaluating student understanding and progress; establish class rules and monitors and controls student behavior according to established procedures.

• Set up and arrange materials, supplies and equipment for instructional activities; provide technical assistance in the operation, adjustment and maintenance of specialized equipment as assigned.

• Order and maintain supplies, materials and equipment, ensuring adequate supply for instructional use; prepare, issue and collect…