Special Education Assistant - Severely Mentally Handicapped One-on-One # 632 Henry School
Desert Sands Unified School DistrictHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Minimum 48 semester units or higher OR proof of certification through a local assessment which meets the requirements of 'No Child Left Behind'.
- High School Graduation or GED.
- Experience working with students with special needs.
- Certification in Paraprofessional Training.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Desert Sands Unified School District primarily serves five communities in the central Coachella Valley of California: Bermuda Dunes, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, and Palm Desert. Students from other areas of the desert also take advantage of the quality education provided by our schools. Over 26,000 students attend 34 schools in the district including traditional high schools, alternative high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and 16 preschools, including a federally funded Head Start program. Two elementary schools currently offer full dual immersion in English/Spanish to kindergarteners and first graders. Grades will be added each year and the additional schools will be offered in the future. DSUSD is one of the larger employers in the valley with over 4,000 employees.