Regional Coordinator - North

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Special School District in Monroe, LA is seeking a Regional Coordinator to lead curriculum development, supervise staff, and promote a safe, student-centered learning environment in collaboration with teachers and administrators.

The position requires a Master’s Degree, Educational Leadership Certification, and a minimum of three years of school leadership experience; some travel to the main office in Baton Rouge may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• Educational Leadership Certification required.
• Minimum of three (3) years as a school leader.
• Experience in curriculum development and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure/assist the ongoing development and refinement of appropriate curriculum.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel constructively.
• Use knowledge of teaching and learning in working collaboratively with the faculty and staff to implement effective and innovative teaching practices that engage students in meaningful and challenging learning experiences.
• Provide professional learning activities consistent with staff needs.
• Work collaboratively with the school faculty and staff to plan and implement professional development activities that promote both individual and organizational growth and lead to improved teaching and learning.
• Engage the school community in developing and maintaining a student-centered vision for education that forms the basis for school goals and guides the preparation of students as effective learners in a pluralistic society.
• Work with the school community to review data from multiple sources to establish challenging standards, monitor progress and foster the continuous growth of all students.

Skills

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Educational leadership

Education

Master’s Degree

Educational Leadership Certification

Job description

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

The LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a REGIONAL COORDINATOR.

This position is housed at Swanson Center for Youth, located in Monroe, LA.

This position may require travel to the Special School District main office 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 non-discrimination may be referred to Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at [e-mail].

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. 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.

Human Resources, SSD

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The Regional Coordinator promotes success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe and orderly learning environment.

• Deep belief that all students, regardless of their backgrounds and educational experiences, have the potential to succeed in college and beyond and that it is the responsibility of the schools/programs to help students realize their potential.
• Master’s Degree required
• Educational Leadership Certification
• Minimum of three (3) or more years as a school leader
• Experience in education including experience in such areas as curriculum development, special education, and supervision

The Regional Coordinator will:

• Ensure/assist the ongoing development and refinement of appropriate curriculum.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel constructively.
• Use knowledge of teaching and learning in working collaboratively with the faculty and staff to implement effective and innovative teaching practices that engage students in meaningful and challenging learning experiences.
• Provide professional learning activities consistent with staff needs.
• Work collaboratively with the school faculty and staff to plan and implement professional development activities that promote both individual and organizational growth and lead to improved teaching and learning.
• Engage the school community in developing and maintaining a student-centered vision for education that forms the basis for school goals and guides the preparation of students as effective learners in a pluralistic society.

• Work with the school community to review data from multiple sources to establish challenging standards, monitor progress and foster the continuous growth of all students.