Paraprofessional Early Childhood-Part-Time And Substitute Positions

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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

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Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Applications will not be considered without all of the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of High school graduation (HS diploma/transcripts or GED) AND (2) Proof of an AA or BA degree (in any area) with 6 units in Early Childhood Education OR Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (12 ECE units) (3) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 if you should need assistance with this process.

Applications will not be considered without all of the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of High school graduation (HS diploma/transcripts or GED) AND (2) Proof of an AA or BA degree (in any area) with 6 units in Early Childhood Education OR Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (12 ECE units) (3) Completion of the TargetSketch Assessment is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your EdJoin account. Please contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715 if you should need assistance with this process.

Comments and Other Information

Various 3.75 hour vacancies in our Head Start/Preschool programs and establishment of an eligibility pool which may be utilized for up to 3 months for future vacancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of an AA or BA degree (in any area) with 6 units in Early Childhood Education OR a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Experience working with groups of preschool children in paid or volunteer capacity. SUMMARY: The Paraprofessional

• Early Childhood under immediate supervision, assists teachers in supervising the classroom and playground activities of children in Early Childhood Education Programs; conveys and receives information; sets up and cleans before and after meals and snacks; maintains a clean and safe classroom environment for the children; and ensures compliance with established regulations. CLICK ON JOB DESCRIPTION LINK ABOVE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Comments and Other Information

Various 3.75 hour vacancies in our Head Start/Preschool programs and establishment of an eligibility pool which may be utilized for up to 3 months for future vacancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of an AA or BA degree (in any area) with 6 units in Early Childhood Education OR a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Experience working with groups of preschool children in paid or volunteer capacity. SUMMARY: The Paraprofessional

• Early Childhood under immediate supervision, assists teachers in supervising the classroom and playground activities of children in Early Childhood Education Programs; conveys and receives information; sets up and cleans before and after meals and snacks; maintains a clean and safe classroom environment for the children; and ensures compliance with established regulations. CLICK ON JOB DESCRIPTION LINK ABOVE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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