Student Development Specialist
Student Development Specialist
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$ 25000 - 40000
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Job Description
Supplemental Information
Louisiana is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a criticalshortage of certified teachers school counselors interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.
The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has two openings for a
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Thisis a 10 months and8 hours per day positionandservices students inthe Residential Program.
This position is located in Baton Rouge LA
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 nondiscrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston Interinm Human Resources Director at .
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. 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. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelors degree with one year of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impaired OR an Associate of Arts degree with three years of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impaired ORsix years of full time experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or 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 such as meeting the public communicating with professional and administrative staff other school personnel parents members of the deaf community and others in a school setting. Must possess excellent verbal skills (oral and signed) writing and computer skills.
- For LSD Must possess expressive and receptive sign language skills. The minimum acceptable Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level for effective job performance is Advanced. Must obtain the Advanced level rating within two 2 years of hire date.
Job Concepts
I. Program Management Responsibilities
- 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 hearing impaired 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 includingdata on each students participation in training sessions and follow up and documentation on student achievement and progress;exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.
- 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.
II. Programmatic Responsibilities
- Works with the After School Program staff school counselors teachers and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students.
- Conducts student observations of 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 that allow students to earn privileges and learn responsibility for their own behavior.
- 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.
Examples of Work
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Student
