OUTREACH DIRECTOR, LSVI

OUTREACH DIRECTOR, LSVI

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OUTREACH DIRECTOR, LSVI

Salary

$75,000.00 – $95,000.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2024-130

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

09/16/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

Questions

Supplemental Information

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Blind or Visually Impaired.

The Louisiana Special School District is seeking applicants for the position ofOutreach Director, LSVI

This position may require frequent travel possibly greater than 100 miles/day. Must be willing to work flexible shifts and days. Travel, night and weekend work may be required.

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 Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director atspatterson@lsdvi.org.

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, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such persons 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 scoreis 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. Youmust 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.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the“Apply” link above and complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in rehabilitation, education or related field with an emphasis in visual impairments.

• Eligible for or currently hold a Louisiana teacher certificate with a teacher of the visually impaired endorsement.

• Knowledge of specialized programmatic needs of the visually impaired (orientation and mobility, adaptive daily living skills, Braille, adaptive technology and low vision aids).

• Must have the ability to use computer systems for data management and information storage and retrieval.

• A current Driver’s License and the ability to be certified through the State Safe Driver Program. Must furnish personal, reliable transportation to perform the job duties. Travel is required in this position.

Preferential Skill Areas or Certifications

• Eligible for or currently holds Louisiana Ancillary Certification in Orientation and Mobility as outlined in Part CXXI, Title 28/Education; Bulletin 746?Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel; Chapter 4, Subchapter A-410

• COMS or NOMC orientation and mobility certification

• Educational leadership endorsement

• Experience in a school or program working with visually impaired individuals

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Bus Driver Endorsement

• Braille skills or certification

• Grant writing skills

Job Concepts

Examples of Managerial Responsibilities

• Implements policies and regulations mandated by SSD and other state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Prepares budgets, projects, contracts, interagency agreements and reports as directed.

• Manages and supervises the facilities and vehicles assigned to the Orientation and Mobility and Outreach Programs.

• Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.

• Exhibits understanding of children with exceptionalities and their needs, especially visually impaired children served by SSD.

• Demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families, especially individuals who are visually impaired.

• Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.

• Maintains complete and accurate records including childrens record logs, professional contacts, weekly reports, expense account forms and inventory records.

• Exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with the requirements of law.

• Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, state and local agencies, the community and the parents of the students.

• Demonstrates appropriate teaching techniques, strategies and methodologies.

• Demonstrates effective student management skills and maintains appropriate student-adult relationships.

Demonstrates appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.

Examples of Programmatic Responsibilities

Provides educational leadership and expertise in developing, implementing and monitoring the outreach program for students who are visually impaired for the Louisiana Special School District.

• Secures cost sharing interagency agreements for the SSD with local education agencies to facilitate the provision of FAPE to visually impaired students in their jurisdiction.

• Serves as Child Search Coordinator and facilitates child search activities; promotes an ongoing public awareness program and provides in-service training programs.

• Administers prescribed pre- and post-tests to evaluate students’ progress and participate in IEP/ITP development and documentation for student services.

• Implements policies and regulations mandated by SSD and other state and federal regulatory agencies; assists in the development of policies and procedures affecting the school; implements school philosophy and programs; develops and establishes long range strategic plans.

• Prepares budgets, projects, contracts, interagency agreements and reports as directed.

• Manages and supervises the facilities and vehicles assigned to the Orientation and Mobility and Outreach Programs including the preparation of purchase orders for supplies, materials and equipment and the monitoring of maintenance and repairs.

• Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.

• Exhibits understanding of children with exceptionalities and their needs, especially the visually impaired children served by the SSD.

Supervises Teachers: Orientation & Mobility and Outreach.

Examples of Work

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

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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

Yes

No

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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If YES, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If NO, enter N/A.

03

Do you possess a Bachelors degree or higher in Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education or related area?

Yes

No

04

Please list all areas of certification on your current teaching certificate.

05

This position may require frequent travel greater than 100 miles/day. Are you willing to travel as needed for the position?

Yes

No

06

Are you a current or former employee of SSD/LSDVI?

Yes

No

07

Are you a current or former employee of SSD/LSDVI?

Yes

No

08

re you related to a current employee of SSD/LSDVI?

Yes

No

Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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