ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

About the Department

The Louisiana Special School District is an educational service agency that includes the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired) and Special School Programs.

ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Position #43257

To be filled for School Year 26/27

This is an Unclassified-Regular Position - Full time 12-month position. 

This position is located at the Central Office for SSP in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 
The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Human Resources Director. 
 
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, etseq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.
 
Physical Activity Level:
The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.
 
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
 
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.
 
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.
 
 Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225)763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Position Duties

As set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746), Special Education certified.

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Holds a current Louisiana teaching certificate.

Valid Out-of-State Teaching Certificate
Holds a current teaching certificate from another state.

Alternative Certification Candidate
Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and Has documented enrollment in an approved alternative teacher prep program.

Minimum Qualifications

To plan, organize, and provide rigorous, engaging instructional experiences for students by employing a total approach involving teaching of academics, communication, vocational, motor, self-help and social subject matter to improve and assist each student in taking his/her place in society; to track student progress, reflect, and make adjustments to ensure student academic growth; the job goals are in alignment with the COMPASS teaching rubric components.

Other Qualifications

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Benefits

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

Supplemental Questions

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm