Paraprofessional Special Education Health/Permanent

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached (this also applies to current PSUSD employees) :
(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.

• Proof of HS Graduation (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.)

Comments and Other Information

Various from 3.5 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, cauterization, 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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The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).

Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX.

For questions or complaints, contact:
Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer
Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026

ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator
Laura Meusel, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services
760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102

ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff
Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264

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