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Desert Sands Unified School District jobs

La Quinta, CA

Desert Sands Unified School District has 35 open jobs right now. The biggest groups are coaching jobs (16) and teaching jobs (4). 5 jobs were posted in the last 7 days.

35
open right now
157
posted in the last 12 months (that we've seen)
51%
open until filled
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Open jobs by kind

Open jobs at Desert Sands Unified School District by kind of job
Kind of jobOpen jobs
Coach 16
Teacher (K-12) 4
Aide / Para 4
Counselor / Nurse / Therapist 3
Substitute 2
Bus Driver 2
After-school programs 1
Office 1
Food Service 1
Principal / Leader 1

Typical posted pay

Typical posted pay by kind of job
Kind of jobTypical lowTypical highPostings
Preschool / TK / Child care$22.16$27.02 an hour8
Aide / Para$23.88$29.07 an hour31
Campus supervisor / Safety$25.70$31.31 an hour5
Office$26.35$32.09 an hour10
Food Service$18.18$22.15 an hour7
Substitute$19.03$23.79 an hour6

Median of the lowest and highest pay posted in the last 12 months, from postings that list pay. Teacher and counselor figures are yearly salaries; staff jobs are hourly.

Open jobs at Desert Sands Unified School District (35)

JobPayPostedDeadline
Palm Desert High School - Boys Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach · La Quinta not listed Nov 10 Until filled
Program Specialist - Special Education (ELOP) · La Quinta $122,044–$148,221/yr Nov 10 Nov 24
La Quina High School -Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach · La Quinta not listed Nov 9 Until filled
Roosevelt Elementary: TK-5 Classroom Teacher (In-House Transfer Opportunity Only) · La Quinta $32.46–$67.42/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
Roosevelt Elementary School -TK-5 Classroom Teacher · La Quinta $32.46–$67.42/hr Nov 9 Nov 17
Career Guidance Specialist (IHS) (Transfer Only) · La Quinta $4,918–$5,989/mo Nov 4 Nov 18
Indio High School - JV Softball Head Coach · La Quinta not listed Nov 4 Until filled
Palm Desert Charter Middle School: Music Teacher -Choir (In-House Transfer Opportunity Only) · La Quinta not listed Nov 3 Nov 12
Palm Desert Charter Middle School: Music Teacher - Choir · La Quinta $31.67–$65.78/hr Nov 3 Nov 12
Nutrition Services Assistant (Jefferson) (Transfer Only) - 4 hours · La Quinta $3,151–$3,840/mo Nov 3 Nov 17
Paraeducator/Special Education II (Johnson) (Transfer Only) · La Quinta $4,140–$5,038/mo Nov 3 Nov 17
Paraeducator/Special Education II (DRA) (Transfer Only) · La Quinta $4,140–$5,038/mo Nov 3 Nov 17
Paraeducator/Special Education II (PDCMS) (Transfer Only) · La Quinta $4,140–$5,038/mo Nov 3 Nov 17
Vehicle & Equipment Mechanic (Open & Promotional) (To Establish A List) · La Quinta $5,292–$6,452/mo Nov 3 Nov 17
Transportation Specialist (Open & Promotional) (To Establish A List) · La Quinta $5,701–$6,947/mo Nov 3 Nov 17
La Quinta High School - Girls Basketball Varsity Assistant Coach · La Quinta not listed Nov 2 Until filled
Indio High School - Girls Varsity Flag Football Head Coach · La Quinta not listed Oct 27 Until filled
Indio High School - Girls JV Basketball Coach · La Quinta not listed Oct 22 Until filled
Indio High School - Girls Water Polo Assistant Coach · La Quinta not listed Oct 19 Until filled
Indio High School - Freshman Baseball Coach · La Quinta not listed Sep 10 Until filled
Indio High School - Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach · La Quinta not listed Sep 10 Until filled
Indio High School - Boys JV Wrestling Coach · La Quinta not listed Sep 4 Until filled
Palm Desert High School - Freshman Girls Wrestling Head Coach · La Quinta not listed Aug 28 Until filled
Indio High School - Boys Varsity Tennis Coach · La Quinta not listed Aug 25 Until filled
Educational Interpreter (ASL) Substitute · La Quinta $28.95/hr Aug 21 Dec 31
Life Guard Substitute · La Quinta $16.50/hr Aug 21 Dec 31
Indio High School - Boys JV Water Polo Coach · La Quinta not listed Aug 19 Until filled
Special Education - Speech-Language Pathologist (Temporary Contract) · La Quinta not listed Aug 13 Until filled
Educational Interpreter (Open & Promotional) (To Establish A List) · La Quinta $5,038–$6,140/mo Aug 4 Until filled
AVID Tutor · La Quinta $16.90/hr Jul 27 Dec 31
Indio High School - JV Girls Flag Football Coach · La Quinta not listed Jun 23 Until filled
2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR -Visual and Performing Arts Advisor Assistant (Certificated Employee) · La Quinta not listed Jun 9 May 29
Indio High School - Head Varsity Baseball Coach · La Quinta not listed Jun 2 Until filled
Shadow Hills High School - JV Assistant Football Coach · La Quinta not listed May 15 Until filled
2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR - "Daily At Will" Certificated Employee (To Establish A List) · La Quinta $28.00/hr Apr 15 Dec 31

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Questions about working at Desert Sands Unified School District

What jobs are open at Desert Sands Unified School District?

Coaching jobs (16), teaching jobs (4), aide and paraeducator jobs (4), counselor, nurse and therapist jobs (3) and substitute jobs (2). The full list is below.

What does Desert Sands Unified School District pay?

Typical posted pay: aides and paraeducators $23.88–$29.07 an hour, school office staff $26.35–$32.09 an hour and preschool and TK staff $22.16–$27.02 an hour, from their postings in the last 12 months that listed pay.

Is Desert Sands Unified School District hiring substitutes?

Yes: 2 open substitute jobs right now.

How fast should I apply?

51% of the open jobs are “open until filled”: the district can stop taking applications as soon as it has enough, so apply within a few days of a posting.

How do I apply for a job at Desert Sands Unified School District?

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