SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: SSD2026/DSM225400
Department: SSC Special School District
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


About this Job
THE LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EXPERIENCING A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF CERTIFIED TEACHERS PINECREST SUPPORTS AND SERVICES CENTER HAS AN OPENING FOR:

Certified Special Education ELA Instructor
Certified Special Education Secondary Math Instructor

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, Assistant 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, etseq., 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
Minimum Qualifications
As set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746), Special Education certified.
Job Specification


To plan, organize, and provide rigorous, engaging instructional experiences for students by employing a total approachinvolving teaching of academics, communication, vocational, motor, self-help and social subject matter to improve andassist each student in taking his/her place in society; to track student progress, reflect, and make adjustments to ensurestudent academic growth; the job goals are in alignment with the COMPASS teaching rubric components.

Job Duties and Other Information


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Employer
State of Louisiana

Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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

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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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Please list ALL endorsements/areas of certification on your valid teaching certificate or license. Please attach a scanned copy of your certificate/license.
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Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.
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Are you a current or former employee of SSD?

• Yes
• No

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Are you related to a current employee of SSD?

• Yes
• No

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