Visual & Performing Arts Assistant

WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 8,200 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including two dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students to become innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.

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THE POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction or designee, support the Visual and Performing Arts program for elementary and middle school students by providing instructional activities and facilitating student engagement in Visual and Performing Arts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required, and some experience working with children. Some college-level coursework in visual and performing arts is desirable. Experience in visual and performing arts is also desirable. Possession of a valid CA driver's license.THE EXAMINATION: Applicants must pass the Basic Skills Test for Instructional Assistants, which covers English usage and proficiency, simple arithmetic through elementary algebra, reading comprehension, and the ability to assist in instruction.

THE POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction or designee, support the Visual and Performing Arts program for elementary and middle school students by providing instructional activities and facilitating student engagement in Visual and Performing Arts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required, and some experience working with children. Some college-level coursework in visual and performing arts is desirable. Experience in visual and performing arts is also desirable. Possession of a valid CA driver's license. THE EXAMINATION: Applicants must pass the Basic Skills Test for Instructional Assistants, which covers English usage and proficiency, simple arithmetic through elementary algebra, reading comprehension, and the ability to assist in instruction.

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Westminster School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610). Rich Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent 14121 Cedarwood Street Westminster, CA 92683 [email protected] 714-894-7311 x1160