TRANSFER / PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY - Job Coach - Special Education CCHS

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

Comments and Other Information

SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Principal / Special Education department, provide designated special education students enrolled in the Adult Transitional program with job site and employment training and guidance in the enhancement of vocational skills; visit job sites to oversee and monitor progress of students placed in on-the-job worksite training experiences and other vocational activities; reinforce independent living and self-help skills instruction to assigned students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in education or related field and one year of experience working with students with special needs in an educational or learning environment.

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

Valid California Class C driver's license and evidence of insurability. DMV record will be requested prior.

Passage of a physical exam for this classification is also required if coming from a different classification.

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,

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, Executive Director, 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

Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination