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Arts Specialist Assistant Job Description Work Length : 5 Hours per Week Vacancy is for the 2024 - 2025 school year CLASS TITLE: Arts Specialist Assistant GOAL: To assist credentialed teachers in providing a developmentally appropriate arts curriculum to students through arts in its many forms and traditions, and to encourage and assist students to express themselves through the arts. SALARY RANGE : Range 656 on CSEA Salary Schedule WORK YEAR : 193 days

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Assist teacher with the following: Plan, develop, and execute standards based arts activities. E Organize and prep necessary materials for activities. E And... Work collaboratively with teachers to deliver art activities within the classroom to support the integration of arts into all areas of the curriculum. E Attend professional development and department/grade level meetings. Work collaboratively with the VAPA Staff and School Site staff. As directed, assists teachers in general supervision of students. Supports the goals of the Board approved 2023-2027 Strategic Arts Plan. * E notes essential duties

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Related Art experience Practicing artists with experience working with students preferred Arts degree, college level arts coursework, or professional artist work equivalency preferred Familiarity with the California Arts Teaching Standards Knowledge of: Ability to relate to children Ability to collaborate and plan with classroom teachers and Arts Staff Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students Ability to: Perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation Certificates and Other Requirements: Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notice (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen). Environment: School-based settings or other District-designated environments. Physical Abilities: Suffcient vision to monitor students during activities and to read instructional materials; hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance to students and staff; frequently walking, reaching, holding with arms, bending at the waist, crouching and/or squatting to assist students; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist students and to operate specialized equipment or of?ce equipment; pushing wheelchairs; lifting and/or manipulating objects or persons, and/or use of motion up to 25 lbs. Or equivalent with or without assistance by another individual and/or with or without the assistance of devices designed to support the lifting effort. Other Qualifications: Must successfully pass the District's pre-employment requirements ie: fingerprinting and TB testing. Board Approved March 6, 2024 *Please Note : We encourage passionate and dedicated individuals who believe they have the skills and experience to teach music to special needs preschoolers to apply. Whether you have prior experience in special education, music therapy, or a related field, we welcome applicants who are committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment. If you are excited about making a positive impact on young children with special needs through music, we would love to hear from you! Mount Diablo Unified School District

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