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Glendale Unified School District
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ASSISTANT (2329)
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What they do
A Drama Teacher teaches dramatic art skills to elementary and secondary school students. Commonly produces plays, helps direct productions, and instructs and aids students in acting, costuming, lighting, stage management and set design. Usually requires previous theatre experience.
$61,677 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
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.APPLICATION FILING PERIOD WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. CURRENT VACANCIES
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).SALARY:
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.Note :
The class description for this classification has been revised. 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 www.gusd.net:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs. 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.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- 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.
Desirable:
- Arts related coursework and/or certification in the arts.
- Written and oral proficiency in a second language.