Paraprofessional II

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Summary: Under the direction of the Principal, assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in an assigned classroom; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of intervention plans, behavior plans, learning strategies and goal strategies; work independently with identified students in the classroom teacher; administer and score tests and assessments; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to graduation from high school; one (1) year of experience in assisting teachers in a classroom, such as Paraprofessional in the District, supplemented by college level units in education. Applications submitted without all of the required documents attached will not be considered.

Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement: 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, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; 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. 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 Ext: ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator Laura Meusel, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Ext: ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264