Visual And Performing Arts Assistant

REVISED BULLETIN 6/23/25

Assists in the instruction and reinforcement of visual and performing arts.
Provides arts instructional guidance to elementary, pre-kindergarten to sixth grade (PK-6), middle and/or high school students in the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Program
. Assists in the implementation of the VAPA program’s standards across various disciplines such as visual arts, digital arts, music, drama, and dance.

Various opportunities exist for permanent and on-call or long-term substitute assignments. The eligibility list will be used to fill both types of positions based on the immediate and future needs of the District.
All positions are part-time
, 9.25 months per year, 3 to 6.5 hours per day.
Permanent positions are Monday through Friday and include full benefits for the employee only
. Both permanent and substitute assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta, or Montrose).

Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate.
Permanent employee
s may earn higher rates upon successful completion of the probationary period (130 days of paid service) and may receive merit increases each year up to the maximum amount.

The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at  

• Performs a variety of visual and performing arts instruction in accordance with California State Arts Standards and applicable grade level standards. This includes the instruction of arts skills, techniques, and elements of artistic expression.
• Supervises large groups of students during various arts activities, including visual arts, digital arts, music, drama, and dance.
• Prepares and moves arts materials and equipment, as needed, to assist in the arts program; teaches and supervises correct use of equipment and materials.
• Assists with activity arrangements, prepares bulletin boards and other displays of student artwork and performances as it relates to the site and arts activities.
• Oversees and participates in classroom behavioral expectations.
• Responds to children's questions and concerns related to arts activities.
• Administers written or performance-based assessments.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks such as maintaining files and records, typing, preparing handouts, and operating various types of audio-visual and office equipment.
• Assists in class supervision on field trips to museums, performances, and other arts-related venues. Organizes culminating events.
• Performs related work as required.

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Meet the requirements of “Every student succeeds” (ESSA) Act by possessing an Associate’s Degree or 48 semester units from an accredited institution or higher learning.
• Background experience with Visual and Performing Arts.

• Arts related coursework and/or certification in the arts.
• Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

130 days of paid service.

A candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to Senate Bill 848 (SB848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:
The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race…