OUTREACH TEACHER - (NEW ORLEANS)

New Orleans, LA, United States

OUTREACH TEACHER - (NEW ORLEANS)

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OUTREACH TEACHER - (NEW ORLEANS)

Salary

$48,000.00 - $69,000.00 Annually

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2024-78

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

06/25/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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 Deaf or hard of hearing.

The LA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is seeking an OUTREACH TEACHER,

to service the NEW ORLEANS and SURROUNDING AREAS.

This is a full time 9.5 months and 7.5 hours per day position.

An outreach instructor for the greater New Orleans area is required to provide non-Part C early intervention services to Deaf and hard of hearing infants and toddlers throughout the area. The outreach instructor will work with families of deaf and hard of hearing, instructing on language options, hearing levels, amplification options. The outreach instructor will also maintain appropriate documentation monitoring language development and attending to IFSP meetings.

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 at [email protected] .

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 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.

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

Louisiana Teacher certification as set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746) including the Hearing Impaired/Deaf Education, Early Childhood or Special Education endorsement(s) or a Speech-Language Pathology Degree as outlined by the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology. Possession and presentation of Conference of Executives of American School for the Deaf/Council on Education of the Deaf (CEASD/CED) certification will satisfy the Louisiana requirement fort the Hearing Impaired/Deaf Education endorsement or the ability to obtain Hearing Impaired/Deaf Education certification within three (3) year of hire date.

Must possess, or be willing to acquire, knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with children who are Deaf or hard of hearing to a variety of settings.

Must possess a current Driver’s License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program. Frequent travel greater than 100 miles/day is required.

Must have access to reliable transportation to retrieve/return state vehicles and/or rental vehicles in order to perform job duties.

Must have access to personal telephone services at home.

Job Concepts

Program Management Responsibilities

Implements Special School District and Louisiana School for the Deaf instructional philosophy, program, and curricula when providing outreach services to children and their families.

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 deaf and hard of hearing 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 accurate records of contacts, instructional strategies implemented, current calendar of appointments, expense account forms, inventory records and student records; exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

Applies knowledge and skills of program supervision 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.

Exhibits understanding of disabled children and their needs

Programmatic Responsibilities

Travels throughout Louisiana to provide outreach services to children and their families.

Travels to SSD Baton Rouge campus on annually identified dates to assist with instruction and student activities as directed by the supervisor.

Administer prescribed pre and post tests to evaluate the student progress.

Provides input for decisions regarding placement of children in appropriate educational programs.

Uses designated curricula and materials in the teaching/learning process in a variety of approaches and techniques which develop lesson objectives and meet child and family needs.

Prepares and utilizes appropriate materials to meet specific needs of the child and the family.

Develop weekly lesson plans for child ages 0 – 3 for supervisory review.

Specifies learner outcomes in clear, concise objectives; includes activities that develop objectives; identifies materials needed for lessons; and states method(s) of evaluation.

Professional Conduct

Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.

Exhibits professional ethics.

Exhibits initiative and recognizes and follows established communication channels.

Exhibits a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.

Uses time effectively.

May be required to develop and implement a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the designated supervisor.

May be required to complete a self-evaluation.

Maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship and respects the individual worth and dignity of each student.

Demonstrates effective expressive and receptive sign language skills.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Work

SEE JOB CONCEPTS.

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

01

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

02

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 Bachelor's 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

Are you able to communicate proficiently in American Sign Language?

Yes

No

06

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

Yes

No

07

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

Yes

No

08

Are 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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