Special Education Teacher in Palm Desert, CA

Take on a meaningful clerical role supporting essential services for students in the Coachella Valley area. This full-time contract opportunity runs through the end of June and will begin in early September following board approval. The focus is on providing skilled support for Medi-cal processes within a school district environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience managing and processing Medi-cal requests is required.
• Solid organizational aptitude and accuracy in data management.
• Familiarity with Medicaid-related surveys and timekeeping procedures.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to liaise with special education staff and district team members.
• Confident in conducting monthly meetings with Medi-cal representatives to ensure compliance and resolve questions.
• Bilingual Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred, enabling clear outreach and support for diverse staff.
• No special certifications needed, but a strong working knowledge of Medi-cal and Medicaid processes is essential.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Track and monitor random time surveys from Medicaid, verifying their timely and accurate submission in collaboration with SPED staff and district members.
• Process incoming Medi-cal requests, ensuring documentation is thorough and deadlines are consistently met.
• Coordinate monthly check-ins with Medi-cal for auditing and compliance reviews.
• Support district-wide adherence to regulated procedures and stay up to date with evolving guidelines.
• Offer responsive clerical assistance to school staff involved in Medi-cal matters.

This role offers the chance to make a positive impact for students and staff by streamlining access to vital healthcare resources. Your expertise will help safeguard funding and ensure procedural compliance throughout the district.

Ready to play a pivotal part in an educational community? Submit your application today to embark on this rewarding journey supporting students’ access to essential services.

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.34 to $53.34. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.