By News Channel 3

An Indio High School teacher was arrested Tuesday in connection to alleged sexual conduct on a student, police confirmed to News Channel 3.

Timothy Goerzen, 35, of La Quinta, was arrested in connection to alleged sexual battery of a student that took place Friday, June 6, Ben Guitron with Indio Police said.

Goerzen was arrested and booked into the Indio Jail Monday where he posted $25,000 bail.

Desert Sands Unified School District also confirmed the arrest of a teacher but did not say who was arrested.

The teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave.

According to Superintendent Dr. Sharon McGehee, the student alleging the assault told a friend, and that friend told her parents. They then contacted the school principal.

The district is conducting its own investigation.

Stay tuned to News Channel 3 and KESQ.com for the latest on this developing story.