LSVI ELEMENTARY TEACHER

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Special School District is seeking an LSVI Elementary Teacher to join the team at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired. The role focuses on adapting core curriculum and providing direct instruction to students with visual and hearing impairments.

Responsibilities include IEP development, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and ongoing family communication to support student growth and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate, as set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge in content area, demonstrated through lesson planning, execution, and intervention with all students.
• Effective rating measured using the LEADS or Compass observation and goal setting cycle and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student.
• Adapt curriculum and materials to ensure accessibility for all students.
• Provide instruction for students with sensory impairments (hearing/vision).
• Teach Braille, O&M, and assistive tech for visually impaired students.
• ASL or other communication methods for deaf/hard of hearing students.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and communicate with families.
• Support classroom management and inclusive learning environments.

Job description

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

LSVI ELEMENTAARY TEACHER

Position #s - 203662 and 50316744

To be filled for School Year 26/27

This is an Unclassified-Regular Position - Full time 9-month position.

This position is located at the LA School for the Visually Impaired.

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.

Elementary School teachers at the Louisiana Special Schools are specialized educators responsible for adapting the core curriculum providing direct instruction in unique compensatory skills and collaborating with a support team to ensure students reach their full academic, social and emotional potential.

This position is applicable to all elementary school teachers at 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 score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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 [phone]. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

LSDVI/Human Resources

[phone]

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instruction and Curriculum Development:

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s specific need and goals.
• Adapt the general education curriculum and modify instructional materials and classroom environments to ensure accessibility.
• Provide instruction and specialized skills to compensate for hard of hearing, sensory loss and visual impairment.
• For the visually impaired: Braille reading and writing, use of low-vision devices and assistive technology, orientation and mobility (O&M), listening skills, and daily living skills.
• For the deaf/hard of hearing: American Sign Language (AASL) and/or other communication methods (e.g., lip reading, auditory training), use and maintenance of hearing equipment (hearing aids, cochlear implants), and social interaction skills.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conduct specialized assessments (e.g., functional vision assessments, learning media assessments) to determine student needs and eligibility for services.
• Monitor and track student progress on an ongoing basis using data, adjusting teaching strategies and interventions as needed.
• Interpret medical reports (ophthalmology/audiology) and translate findings into educational strategies.

Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including other teachers, specialist, therapists, paraprofessionals and administrators to provide comprehensive support.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families to discuss student progress and provide information and training on resources and strategies for home support.
• Provide training and consultation to general education staff on appropriate accommodations, instructional techniques, and the unique needs of students with sensory impairments.
• Act as a liaison between the school, community, and external agencies to ensure access to all available services and resources.

Classroom Management and Environment:

• Create a positive, inclusive, safe and supportive classroom culture that fosters self-esteem, self-determination, and independence.
• Manage student behavior using positive behavior support systems and restorative approaches.
• Ensure the classroom environment is optimized for student access, including appropriate lighting and organization of materials and equipment.
• Establish and enforce clear rules and policies for student behavior.

Qualifications

For All Teacher Positions:

• Valid teaching certificate, as set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge in content area, demonstrated through lesson planning, execution, and intervention with all students.
• Effective rating measured using the LEADS or Compass observation and goal setting cycle and tools, which includes measures of setting instructional outcomes, managing classroom procedures, questioning and discussion techniques, engaging students in learning, using assessment in instruction, and measurable student learning targets.

For a Louisiana School for the Deaf Teacher

• Certification as a teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, preferred (3 years to achieve)
• Sign Language Proficiency - Advanced level, preferred (2 years to achieve)

For a Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired Teacher:

• Certification as a teacher of the Visually Impaired, (3 years to achieve)
• Demonstration of Braille proficiency with passing score on the National Certification Unified English Braille (NCUEB), (3 years to achieve).