Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist

The San Diego Unified School District is accepting applications for the position of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist to support the Band and Orchestra programs at Wangenheim Middle School. This role is ideal for a professional committed to student success and the reinforcement of fundamental and advanced artistic techniques.This promotional open opportunity is open to all interested candidates. This list will be good for one month with the possibility to be extended.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States is looking forprofessionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just educated society San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist will under the general direction of the classroom teacher assist in the reinforcement of fundamental and advanced techniques pertaining to visual and performing arts (VAPA); perform a variety of administrative tasks for visual and performing arts programs; develop various types of supplemental and specialized materials for classroom and administrative use.

To view the detailed position descriptionfor Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Specialist click here.

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Wangenheim Middle-9230 Gold Coast Drive San Diego CA 92126 (Area B).
• The VAPA Specialist will handle instrumental instruction and provide comprehensive support acrossthe Band and Orchestra programs. They will perform avariety of tasks related to the Visual and Performing Arts program including coaching small-group instruction under teacher supervision supervision of students and preparation for concerts performances competitions and festivals. They will also assist theclassroom teacher with instruction and preparation for performances and perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing typing duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintaining student records attendance and files as assigned.
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• Work Schedule:10 months per year /40hours per week.
• Salary: This position is paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Grade 040. To view the Salary Schedule click here.
• Positions 20 hours per week or greater qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• Vacancies thatrequirethe incumbent to be Bilingual will be considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential.

This is a PROMOTIONAL OPENopportunity which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible a promotional/open posting the top ten internalcandidates will be provided unless there is an insufficient number of internalcandidatesand then the list will be supplemented with the top externalcandidatesto make up the list of ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the San Diego Unified School District: Article IV Section 9).

TRANSFER REQUESTS:

If you are currently working in this jobtitleas a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead complete aTransfer Request Form.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training experience and/or education equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by visual and performing arts courses and four (4) years of directly related experience preferably in a school environment.

NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following items.Yourapplication will be considered incomplete if you do not includeallrequired information including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof the online application required attachments and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.

• Answer all application questions
• Theapplication questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the Employment History section of the application (Senate Bill 848).As of January 1 2026 in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants forclassified positionsare required by lawto provide a complete list of every school district county office of education charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
• In accordance withSB 848 and Education Code all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:
• List Every Educational Employer:You must include every school district county office of education charter school other educational institutions or state special school where you have been employed regardless of your length of service.
• HR Contact Information:In theEmployer Email field you must provide the email address for that employersHuman Resources or Personnel Office(i.e. not your direct supervisor).
• Note:These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code.

• Contact information for three references must be listed in the Reference section of the application.References should be from a current or previous supervisor.Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment.These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.

• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
• Attach Verification of Education. Education training or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include:
• Copy of a degree orofficialtranscript
• Copyof Licenses and/or Certifications
• Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information including acceptable providers please seeForeign Transcript Evaluation.
• Additional Documents (Optional)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
• A resume may be attached but not substituted for completing the work history education sections or theadditional application questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering See Resume or See Application may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents if any may be attached to the online employment application.

Examination Process

The examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicants education work history and responses to theapplication questions. Onlyapplicantswhose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified andadvance in the process. Somepositions requireapplicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: amultiple-choice oral written or performance exam specific to the position. NOTE: Most exams areconducted remotely utilizing an online testing platform. For these exams access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity ethnic group identification gender gender expression gender identity genetic information immigration status marital or parental status medical condition nationality national origin actual or perceived sex sexual orientation race religion or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico: /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: /504 CoordinatorEri Nall:

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