OUTREACH TEACHER

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OUTREACH TEACHER

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2026/SAG/222946

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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About this Job

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an

OUTREACH TEACHER

Position #41228

This is an Unclassified-Regular Position - Full time 12-monthposition.

This position is located in the Shared Services / Statewide Support

The Louisiana Special School District is an educational service agency that includes the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired) and Special School Programs.

This position is applicable to all Outreach Teachersat the Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired.

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 in employment may also be referred to Human Resources Director.

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

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. Interpreting/ and transliterating require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. 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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You mustinclude all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

LSDVI/Human Resources

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Minimum Qualifications

Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate

Holds a current Louisiana teaching certificate.

Valid Out-of-State Teaching Certificate

Holds a current teaching certificate from another state.

Alternative Certification Candidate

Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and Has documented enrollment in an approved alternative teacher prep program.

Job Specification

Responsibilities

The employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others.

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 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 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.

Job Duties and Other Information

SEE JOB SPECIFICATIONS

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

Do you meet the minimum requirements of the State Department of Education, Bulletin 746 for teacher certification?

• Yes

• No

05

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

06

Do you possess a current Driver's License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program?

• Yes

• No

07

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

• Yes

• No

08

Are you a current or former employee of the LA Schools for the Deaf & Visually Impaired?

• Yes

• No

09

Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

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