Louisiana Staffing
Student Development Specialist
The Louisiana Special School District is seeking applicants for a Student Development Specialist position #203324 to be filled immediately. This position is located at the LA School for the Visually Impaired Residential Program. This is a full-time, 10-month position that works with the residential program staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the visually impaired. Must possess Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, or secure such certification within the first 6 months of employment. Must possess human relations, planning, organizing and coordinating skills to perform related office functions. Must possess excellent verbal, writing and computer skills. Substitutions: Associate of Arts degree with three years of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the visually impaired. Six years of full-time experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the visually impaired. Job Specification: 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 Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at mgloston@lsvi.org. To apply for this vacancy, click this link 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. Job Duties and Other Information: Implements school system policies and school philosophy and programs. Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws. Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the visually impaired or deaf children served by the school and demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve disabled children and their families. Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing. Exercises good judgment in making decisions. Maintains complete and accurate records including data on each student's participation in training sessions and follow up and documentation on student achievement and progress. Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills. Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies. Participates in disciplinary staffing sessions as appropriate. Participates in school sponsored activities. Works with the residential program staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students. Conducts student observations of visually impaired or deaf students residing on campus, identifies their strengths and weaknesses, develops goals for each child and develops and implements behavior programs and life skills training. Develops Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) activities, establishes goals, implements learning activities for students individually or in groups and reports results. Facilitates appropriate student behavior at all times and provides guidance to Residential Advisors in implementing life skills training. Develops individual behavior plans, in conjunction with the school counselor, for students requiring a more structured environment and/or close supervision. Works with other school staff as required providing input on the progress, behavior, and achievement of individual students. Develops individual student portfolios to track training needs and accomplishments. Sends status reports home to parents on students progress on Independent Living Skills and Behavior Level System. Meets with parents as requested to discuss students progress. Assists Residential Team Leader in reporting students progress as it relates to program indicators for legislative monitoring. Administers student discipline as assigned or in the absence of the Residential Team Leader. Serves as bus chaperone on weekly bus routes as needed. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
The Louisiana Special School District is seeking applicants for a Student Development Specialist position #203324 to be filled immediately. This position is located at the LA School for the Visually Impaired Residential Program. This is a full-time, 10-month position that works with the residential program staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the visually impaired. Must possess Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, or secure such certification within the first 6 months of employment. Must possess human relations, planning, organizing and coordinating skills to perform related office functions. Must possess excellent verbal, writing and computer skills. Substitutions: Associate of Arts degree with three years of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the visually impaired. Six years of full-time experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the visually impaired. Job Specification: 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 Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at mgloston@lsvi.org. To apply for this vacancy, click this link 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. Job Duties and Other Information: Implements school system policies and school philosophy and programs. Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws. Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the visually impaired or deaf children served by the school and demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve disabled children and their families. Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing. Exercises good judgment in making decisions. Maintains complete and accurate records including data on each student's participation in training sessions and follow up and documentation on student achievement and progress. Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills. Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies. Participates in disciplinary staffing sessions as appropriate. Participates in school sponsored activities. Works with the residential program staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students. Conducts student observations of visually impaired or deaf students residing on campus, identifies their strengths and weaknesses, develops goals for each child and develops and implements behavior programs and life skills training. Develops Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) activities, establishes goals, implements learning activities for students individually or in groups and reports results. Facilitates appropriate student behavior at all times and provides guidance to Residential Advisors in implementing life skills training. Develops individual behavior plans, in conjunction with the school counselor, for students requiring a more structured environment and/or close supervision. Works with other school staff as required providing input on the progress, behavior, and achievement of individual students. Develops individual student portfolios to track training needs and accomplishments. Sends status reports home to parents on students progress on Independent Living Skills and Behavior Level System. Meets with parents as requested to discuss students progress. Assists Residential Team Leader in reporting students progress as it relates to program indicators for legislative monitoring. Administers student discipline as assigned or in the absence of the Residential Team Leader. Serves as bus chaperone on weekly bus routes as needed. Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.