Paraprofessional Special Education Health/ Permanent at Palm Springs Unified School District Application Deadline 7/15/2024 3:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/27/2024 Contact Robert Soria 760-883-2715 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $20.86 Per Hour Length of Work Year Positions range from 5.75 to 7 hrs per day, School Year Employment Type Full and Part Time Location For the establishment of an eligibility pool for future vacancies District-wide, all grade levels. Physical Requirements Ability... more details
Paraprofessional Special Education Health/Permanent at Palm Springs Unified School District
Application Deadline
7/15/2024 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/27/2024
Contact
Robert Soria
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$20.86
Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Positions range from 5.75 to 7 hrs per day, School Year
Employment Type
Full and Part Time
Location
For the establishment of an eligibility pool for future vacancies District-wide, all grade levels.
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently lift 40-50 lbs., as well as frequent bending and reaching.
Written Exams
TBD – District’s NCLB exam (English & Math). If you have previously passed one or both of the required exams, you must attach the exam results to your application.
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) Attach proof of high school graduation (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) to your application. *Please note that College diploma/transcripts in lieu of HS diploma/transcripts will not be accepted.
(2) Completion of Target Success Sketch questionnaire is required. An incomplete Target Sketch questionnaire may subject applicant to disqualification. If you have not taken the Target Sketch questionnaire, it will appear during the application process.
Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 for assistance with this process.
Comments and Other Information
Various from 5 to 7 hour vacancies throughout the District (all grade levels), and establishment of an eligibility pool which may be utilized for up to 3 months for future vacancies.
SUMMARY:
The Paraprofessional Special Education Health assists assigned personnel in the supervision and instruction of Special Education and other identified students as assigned; and performs clerical, medical, and health related procedures in support of the instructional process. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities to apply medical methods and procedures within clearly defined guidelines; provide first aide and CPR procedures; perform specialized health interventions such as oral suctioning, catherization, gastronomy, tube feeding, and other procedures to assist medically fragile students with special needs; monitor, observe and report student health issues and progress according to approved policies and procedures; assist in positioning, moving and transferring students with multiple disabilities; ensure that tasks are performed in regards to Individual Education Plan requirements; adhere to safety practices; operate standard office equipment; prepare and maintain accurate records.
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.
Passage of a TB clearance & pre-employment physical exam is also required.
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