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Paraeducator/Band Specialist (PDCMS) (Transfer Only) at Desert Sands Unified School District

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Application Deadline

8/26/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/13/2026

Contact

Angélica García

7607718818

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$4140 -

$5038

Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

(Full Time Equivalency)

Length of Work Year

9.75 Months (7.5 hours)

Employment Type

Part Time

About the Employer

We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in employment with our district. Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to the students and the families of the communities that we serve. We have a competitive salary and benefit package to offer our employees along with excellent working conditions in modern school facilities.

Our district is located in the resort communities of Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Indio. Our community offers the amenities of a resort lifestyle along with an affordable housing market for full-time residents.

The Personnel Office strives to provide the best possible service to our current employees and applicants to the district. Please feel free to call any of the staff members listed in our division for assistance.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Internal applicants, please use 27068 for the password to apply.

Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Job Description / Essential Elements:

  

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DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Office of Classified Personnel Services

 

Classification:                       PARAEDUCATOR / BAND SPECIALIST     Salary Range:            73

Employment Category:        Classified Bargaining Unit                          FLSA Designation:   Non-Exempt

 

Job Summary:

Under direction, assists in providing instruction and supervision of student color guards, drill teams and marching units in the band program;  maintains band and color guard uniforms and equipment; provides general clerical assistance to the Music Department.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

Assists students for the purpose of providing instruction and supervision regarding marching techniques, formations and execution of drills.

 

Assists band program and Music Department for the purpose of providing support and backup of assignments; coordinating activities (i.e. clerical support, travel arrangements, fund raising activities, and maintenance of various records and files, etc.)

 

Assists with student selection for the purpose of acquiring the most qualified students for the various units participating in the band program.

 

Designs uniforms and equipment for the purpose of providing students with necessary materials.

 

Develops original material for band/color guard equipment, choreography and formations for the purpose of providing instruction and preparation for presentation and competitive events.

 

Maintains equipment and uniforms for the purpose of ensuring availability of necessary items in safe operating condition.

 

Provides instruction for the purpose of informing students about specialized equipment (i.e. flags, standards, rifles, etc.)

 

Travels to various band program events for the purpose of providing support and assistance.

 

 

Other Job Functions:

Assists teacher for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and general requirements of teaching; and, maintenance of attendance records.

 

Confers with teachers for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information.

 

Maintains library of printed music for the purpose of maintaining information and availability of materials.

 

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skill to motivate students in music. Skill in communicating with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds. Skill to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic math calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.  Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes. Knowledge of the basic creative aspects of show design including body, equipment and formations.  Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks.  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and other school personnel. 

 

Physical Requirements:  The Office of Classified Personnel Services embraces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  The requirements of the position are maintained in the Personnel Department; and, individuals shall be able to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

Education and Training Required:  High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting and two (2) years increasingly responsible experience working or performing with drill teams, color guards or marching bands.  Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.NOTE: Incumbents hired prior to January 8, 2002 will have until January 8, 2006 to comply with the college or assessment requirements.

 

Working Conditions:

Environment – Classroom or other learning environment.

Physical Abilities – Hear and speak clearly and distinctly to provide assistance and information related to classroom assignments; see to monitor student conduct during learning activities; manipulate hands and fingers to operate audio-visual, duplicating and educational training equipment; bend at the waist, stoop and kneel to assist students; and stand and walk for extended periods of time.

 

 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: 

Successful completion of the State-mandated proficiency examination. 

Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance.

Tuberculosis clearance.

Current First Aide and CPR Certificate                                                                                                   

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Training Required:

High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting and two (2) years increasingly responsible experience working or performing with drill teams, color guards or marching bands. Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Current First Aid and CPR Certificates

Resume (Include detailed breakdown of duties and employment dates.)

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Training Required:

High school graduate or equivalent and one (1) year demonstrated experience working with youth in an organized setting and two (2) years increasingly responsible experience working or performing with drill teams, color guards or marching bands. Completion of two (2) years of higher education study OR possession of an Associate’s or higher level degree, OR pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Current First Aid and CPR Certificates

Resume (Include detailed breakdown of duties and employment dates.)

Comments and Other Information

The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, potential parental, family and/or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in its educational program (s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, [email protected]; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator, Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, [email protected]; Mr. Alpercy Bennett, 504 Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8612, [email protected].

Comments and Other Information

The Desert Sands Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, potential parental, family and/or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in its educational program (s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Joseph Hyde, Title IX Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, [email protected]; Dr. Lisa McColl, Title IX Coordinator, Designee/Resolution and Compliance Officer, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Rd, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8695, [email protected]; Mr. Alpercy Bennett, 504 Coordinator, Desert Sands Unified School District, 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 771-8612, [email protected].

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Application Deadline

8/26/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/13/2026

Contact

Angélica García

7607718818

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$4140 -

$5038

Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

(Full Time Equivalency)

Length of Work Year

9.75 Months (7.5 hours)

Employment Type

Part Time

 

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