STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4640273) ApplySTUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTSalaryDepends on QualificationsLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeUnclassifiedJob NumberSSD2024-123DepartmentSSC Special School DistrictOpening Date09/26/2024Closing DateContinuous
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Supplemental InformationLouisiana is 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 SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTThis is a 10 months and8 hours per day position andservices students in the Residential Program. This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA T he 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 spatterson@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 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. 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. You mustinclude 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. Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's 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.
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 or Visually Impaired community and others in a school setting. Must possess excellent communication, writing and computer skills.
Job ConceptsProgram Management Responsibilities
Implement school system policies and school philosophy and programs.
Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with the implementation of state and federal laws.
Exhibit understanding of children with handicaps and their needs, especially the Deaf or Visually Impaired children served by the school and demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families.
Demonstrate appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.
Exercise good judgment in making decisions.
Maintain complete and accurate records including data on each student's participation in training sessions and follow up and documentation on student achievement and progress; exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.
Apply knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies.
Participate in disciplinary staffing sessions as appropriate.
Participate in school sponsored activities.
Programmatic Responsibilities
Work with the After School Program staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students.
Conduct student observations of students residing on campus identifying their strengths and weaknesses.
Develop goals for each child and develop and implement behavior programs and life skills training that allow students to earn privileges and learn responsibility for their own behavior.
Develop Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) activities, establish goals, implement learning activities for students individually or in groups and report results.
Facilitate appropriate student behavior at all times and provide guidance to Residential Advisors in implementing life skills training.
Develop individual behavior plans, in conjunction with the school counselor, for students requiring a more structured environment and/or close supervision.
Work with other school staff as required providing input on the progress, behavior, and achievement of individual students.
Develop individual student portfolios to track training needs and accomplishments.
Send status reports home to parents on student's progress on Independent Living Skills and Behavior Level System. Meet with parents as requested to discuss student's progress.
Assist Residential Team Leader in reporting students' progress as it relates to program indicators for legislative monitoring.
Administer student discipline as assigned or in the absence of the Residential Team Leader.
Professional Conduct
Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.
Exhibit professional ethics.
Exhibit initiative and recognize and follow established communication channels.
Exhibit a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.
Use 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.
Maintain an appropriate student-adult relationship and respect the individual worth and dignity of each student.
Demonstrate effective expressive and receptive sign language skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Examples of WorkSee 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.
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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
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Have you ever worked in a school setting? If yes, please indicate where below.
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LSDVI is a 24-hour facility. Please indicate if you have experience working at a 24-hour facility, and if yes, list where.
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Are you willing/able to work over-time occasionally, if needed? (Possible weekends, night and/or holidays for scheduled events and in emergency situations.)
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Do you possess an Associate of Arts degree?
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher?
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How many years of experience do you have working in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired?
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Do you possess Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification?
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Are you a current or former employee of SSD?
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Are you related to a current employee of SSD?
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