SUBSTITUTE - PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION - HEALTH - 24/25 School Year

About the Employer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Lifelong Learning Starts Here!

The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services.

It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District's achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success:
We foster
- A growth mindset
- Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments
- An every-student, every-day mentality
- Highly engaging learning opportunities
- Instruction that is tailored to student needs
- Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential

Join our PSUSD Team!

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached:
(1) Proof of high school graduation (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED)
*Please note that College diploma/transcripts are not acceptable.

**Online application must be completed in its entirety (record of work experience)**

Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 for assistance with this process.

• Proof of HS Graduation (Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or Equivalent))

Comments and Other Information

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal/Special Education department, assist assigned personnel in the supervision of students with special needs as assigned; perform specialized physical health care procedures for students with special needs in compliance with medical orders and under the training and direction of the Registered Nurse; assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; performs routine clerical and classroom support duties as assigned. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and some experience working with children in an educational or organized learning environment. Experience working with individuals with special needs or medically fragile is desirable.

District's NCLB exam (English & Math) preferred
*Exam date invitations available upon job offer

CPR and First Aid certification are required within 30 days of hire.

Upon offer of employment you will be required to pay for fingerprint processing and a TB clearance.

The Palm Springs Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact:

Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director
150 District Center Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026
ahunt@psusd.us