Job Coach – Special Education at Palm Springs Unified School District
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 completion (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) *Please note that College diploma/transcripts will not accepted in lieu of High School completion. 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: 1) Attach proof of high school completion (HS diploma, HS transcripts, or GED) *Please note that College diploma/transcripts will not accepted in lieu of High School completion. 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
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 course work in education or related field and (1) one year of experience working with
students with special needs in an educational or learning environment.. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
Valid Driver’s License, Evidence of Insurability and print out of H-6 (good driving record documentation) are required at time of employment.
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, including lower back x-rays, is also required.
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 course work in education or related field and (1) one year of experience working with
students with special needs in an educational or learning environment.. **PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO READ THE COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
Valid Driver’s License, Evidence of Insurability and print out of H-6 (good driving record documentation) are required at time of employment.
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, including lower back x-rays, is also required.
Application Deadline
9/16/2021 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/9/2021
Contact
Robert Soria
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$17.38 per hour
Length of Work Year
7 Hours, School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Establishment of an eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the District.
Physical Requirements
Ability to frequently lift 40-50 lbs., as well as frequent bending & reaching.
Written exam
TBD - NCLB Math and English exams. If you have previously passed this exam, you must attach the exam results to your application.