Job Description
VISUAL and
PERFORMING ARTS
(VAPA) TEACHER•Elementary (Internal Posting) at Patterson Joint Unified School District IN-HOUSE VACANCY
•INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline 6/8/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/1/2026 Contact Stephanie Days 2098957782 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $64,974•$130,529 (based upon the 2025/26 salary schedule) Annually Add'l Salary Info Additional stipends for advanced degree(s) apply, as well as applicable longevity for all years of credentialed tchng srvc. District pays $10,800/$11,400/$12,000 (single/2-party/family) annual benefit allowance. Length of Work Year 185 days Employment Type Full Time EXPERIENCE
Year for year credit given for ALL verified public school teaching experience, including longevity. STIPEND $3,249 stipend for Masters & additional $3,249 stipend for Doctorate (25/26 salary schedule) Job Summary Job Summary The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) teacher will be responsible for implementing a well-planned and developmentally apporpriate visual and performing arts program according to the California Visual and Performing Arts Framework to kindergarten through 6th grade students. The teacher will provide instruction in multiple modalities, in the areas of visual and performing arts, which can include dance, music, media arts, theater, visual arts, painting, sculpture, photography, craft arts, creative expression including graphic arts and design, computer coding, animation, music composition, ensembles, script writing, costume design, film and video. Job Description / Essential Elements:
Print CLASSROOM TEACHER
(K-12) DEFINITION
To provide instructional program for assigned pupils. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
a. Teaches courses to assigned pupils as adopted by the State Board of Education and the Governing Board. b. Establishes and maintains a system of student evaluation and assessment with the guidelines prescribed in State law or adopted by the school district. c. Continually evaluates and records various aspects of students' progress and informs parents as needed and required. d. Teaches within the course of study for the subject area or at grade level as prescribed in State law or adopted by the school district. e. Understands and plans lessons leading to subject area objectives and student needs. f. Provides a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction. g. Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, behavioral, and learning problems. h. Is available for parent conferences in or out of the seven hour work day. i. Participates in the development and revision of course outlines for the classes she/he teaches. This shall include goals and performance objectives for students, course content and learning activities, evaluative/assessment procedures, and instructional materials. j. Maintains classroom management and control sufficient to permit students to learn without undue interference, to provide for student safety and to protect school property. k. Structures a physical classroom environment that will facilitate opportunities for learning. l. Seeks good student-teacher and student-student interaction. m. Keeps records of student work, prepares progress reports, and maintains cumulative folders at appropriate grade levels. n. Administers state and district mandated tests. o. Maintains professional competence through participation in education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. p. other duties as assigned. ADJUNCT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
a. Performs basic attendance accounting and administrative tasks as required. b. Attends school and district meetings. c. Performs campus supervision as needed. d. Shares the responsibility of interpreting the educational program to the community through such activities as open house, back-to-school nights, and PTA meetings. e. Assumes the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes. f. Plans and coordinates the work of aides and other paraprofessionals and student teachers (when applicable). JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/credential:
Possesses or qualified for a valid California teaching credential application to subject area. SUPERVISION
Works under the supervision of the principal or designated Administrator. Board adopted:
06/16/97 Requirements / Qualifications There are a variety of credential options availale for this position, including: Multiple Subject credential (with substantiated experience and skills in the identified VAPA areas); Single Subject Art credential; Single Subject Music credential; Single Subject Industrial and Technology Education credential; Single Subject Dance credential; Single Subject Theater credential. District will consider fully qualified interns. Applicants must submit verification of internship eligibility. Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator•Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (If intern, please submit letter of intern eligibility) English Learner Authorization (if EL authorization is not embedded in your credential, submit CLAD) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent written SIGNED Letters of Recommendation required) Resume Requirements / Qualifications There are a variety of credential options availale for this position, including: Multiple Subject credential (with substantiated experience and skills in the identified VAPA areas); Single Subject Art credential; Single Subject Music credential; Single Subject Industrial and Technology Education credential; Single Subject Dance credential; Single Subject Theater credential. District will consider fully qualified interns. Applicants must submit verification of internship eligibility. Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator•Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (If intern, please submit letter of intern eligibility) English Learner Authorization (if EL authorization is not embedded in your credential, submit CLAD) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (three recent written SIGNED Letters of Recommendation required) Resume Comments and Other Information Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers. Comments and Other Information Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers. Links Related To This Job Patterson Unified School District web site Learn more about the City of Patterson Legal Signature Page View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY
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