Paraprofessional - Technology Support 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) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., High School diploma, High School transcripts, or GED) (2) A five minute typing certificate providing proof of ability to type net speed 30 WPM Typing test available 7:30 am - 3:30 pm M-F at 150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs. Please call (760) 883-2715 ext. 4805362 or ext. 4805367 for an appointment. Typing certificates from other credible organizations may be accepted. (Must include letterhead and authorized signature - No online typing certificates accepted) and must be attached to application prior to application deadline.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Proof of high school graduation (e.g., High School diploma, High School transcripts, or GED) (2) A five minute typing certificate providing proof of ability to type net speed 30 WPM Typing test available 7:30 am - 3:30 pm M-F at 150 District Center Drive, Palm Springs. Please call (760) 883-2715 ext. 4805362 or ext. 4805367 for an appointment. Typing certificates from other credible organizations may be accepted. (Must include letterhead and authorized signature - No online typing certificates accepted) and must be attached to application prior to application deadline.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Paraprofessional – Technology Support will provide reinforcement of instruction to students and teachers regarding the use of educational technology; compliment classroom instruction with innovative technology; provide recommendations regarding technology purchases; assess the effectiveness of technology in relation to instruction within the scope of the assignment. **Please click on the link above to print/view COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED and any combination equivalent to: completion of college-level coursework in educational technology or a related field or a minimum of six (6) months of experience working with computer operation and current educational technology, and one (1) year of experience working with students in an organized setting.
Applications submitted without all of the required documents attached will not be considered.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Paraprofessional – Technology Support will provide reinforcement of instruction to students and teachers regarding the use of educational technology; compliment classroom instruction with innovative technology; provide recommendations regarding technology purchases; assess the effectiveness of technology in relation to instruction within the scope of the assignment. **Please click on the link above to print/view COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED and any combination equivalent to: completion of college-level coursework in educational technology or a related field or a minimum of six (6) months of experience working with computer operation and current educational technology, and one (1) year of experience working with students in an organized setting.
Applications submitted without all of the required documents attached will not be considered.
Application Deadline
10/6/2024 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/26/2024
Contact
Nicole Scagni
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$19.96 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
5.75 Hours, School Year
Employment Type
Part Time
Location(s)
Landau Elementary & The est. of an eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the District.
Position Numbers
2-487-001
Written exam
10/10/24 – District’s NCLB exam (English & Math) & Para. Tech. Support General Knowledge exam. If you have previously passed one or both of the required exams, you must attach the exam results to your application.