Lions Connected Program Coordinator
Lions Connected Program Coordinator
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Job Description
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Southeastern Louisiana Universitys College of Education invites applications for the 9month position of Lions Connected Program Coordinator to begin August 2025. Lions Connected (LC) is an inclusive Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) certified by the U.S. Department of Education that allows students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) to enroll in Southeastern Louisiana University. The mission of Lions Connected is to provide a personalized postsecondary educational experience for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities by immersing Lions Connected students into the College Experience while preparing them for vocational opportunities.This position will be expected to (but not limited to): Provide overall daytoday coordination of program activities; assist in selection of students for the program; identify and secure appropriate courses social activities and vocational experience for LC students in the program; develop and coordinate individual LC student schedules and necessary supports based on inclusive practices; evaluate and teach life skills curriculum; collaborate with participating course instructors; accommodate/modify audit courses instructional material; collaborate with campus and community employment providers to identify and develop individualized workbased learning experiences; maintain student and program data; and directly communicate with LC parents as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree in Education Special Education or related field in education
Valid teaching license in Louisiana
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five years of successful secondary or postsecondary teaching experience working with students with intellectual disabilities
Transition communitybased and/or vocational experience
Valid teaching license in Louisiana with certification in secondary special education
Doctoral degree in education field
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Strong interpersonal organizational and administrative skills to build relationships with stakeholders within the program
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working independently and with collaborative teams
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references
Posting Close Date
April 30 2025Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
How to Apply:
Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
