Now Hiring! Special Education Resource Center Associate (Teachers Aide, Tutor); 25 Hours Per Week; Palm Desert Location!

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the education specialist, the successful candidate will assist in supporting annual goals from Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students in grades 7-12, and support operations of a community-based resource center. Special Education Resource Center Associates (RCA) are a key part of each resource center's instructional staff.

The RCA position is hourly and part-time, 25 hours per week. RCAs are role models for students and expected to look, act, and speak as representatives of the school at all times.

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Requirements / Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent • Completion of two years college coursework from an accredited college or university (Minimum of 48 semester units)- Must attach unofficial transcripts • Reliable transportation • Pass a work styles/behavior survey and math assessment • Clear background check by the Department of Justice and FBI • Resume • Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the last two years- one from direct supervisor • Excellent organization, time management, and record keeping skills • Experience working with youth and specialized student populations preferred

• Copy of Transcript

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two Letters of Recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, one from direct supervisor)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

We are on a mission to transform the lives of students! Mirus Secondary School (Mirus) is a free public school option, serving students in grades 7-12 who seek an alternative learning experience to the traditional school setting.

The instructional design is based on a "University Model." Students work independently and attend labs, or tutorials 1-2 times/wk. Students come at scheduled times; no more than 20 students on site at a time. The learning environment, located in resource centers, is professional, safe, and well-equipped with laptops, desktop computers, wireless networks, and high-speed T-1 Internet access in each resource center.

Repeatedly recognized for its quality instructional program, high-caliber teaching and strong operational performance, Mirus seeks to redefine how teachers teach and students learn. Our standards and expectations are high as we prepare our students for the future. Together-teacher, parent, and student-we can guide our students to achieving great academic success and accomplishing the goals each has identified as their own.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selected applicants will be interviewed by a panel of School Administrators and will complete work-styles/behavior survey and math quiz. Candidates who successfully complete this phase of process will be interviewed by the Deputy Superintendent School Services and Superintendent School Services and Founder.

MORE INFO: Visit our website https://miruscharter.com/ NOTE: Applications are considered ONLY for this school, and NOT for other charter schools within SD City Schools nor schools within the county.

Mirus Secondary School strives to: --Operate an economically successful "business" and ensure that there are adequate resources available to meet the needs of our students. --Select people on the basis of skill, training, ability, attitude, and character without discrimination with regard to age, gender, color, race, creed, religion, political belief, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, health condition, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. --Review wages, and working conditions continually with the objective of providing maximum benefits in these areas, consistent with sound business practices. --Dedicate ourselves to accountability and continuous improvement. --Develop competent people who understand and meet our objectives, and who accept with open minds the ideas, suggestions, and constructive criticisms of fellow employees. --Respect individual rights and treat all employees with courtesy and consideration. --Do all these things in a spirit of friendliness and cooperation so that Mirus will continue to be known as "a great place to work!" Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application. We apply the same process for selecting staff. Key components of the process include: paper screening, team interview, work-style behaviors survey, director/manager interview, extensive background checks and reference checks.

We may call any person listed as a reference and/or any former supervisors on your application. We do not invite all applicants to interview. We do not hire everyone who applies, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity No person working at Mirus or applying for work, is to be discriminated against in employment or application for employment or subjected to harassment in the work environment because of potential parental, family, or marital status or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, age, gender, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, health condition or sexual orientation. Employment or application shall not be affected by physical or mental disability where the employee is able to satisfactorily perform the essential duties required by the job.

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here https://edjoinprodstoragewest.blob.core.windows.net/jobdescriptions/3663/SSP SPED RCA Job Description -20221013183740.pdf