Substitute Teacher for Visually Impaired Students

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana Special School District is seeking Substitute Teachers for the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions are unclassified, WAE, non-exempt and hourly, located at LSVI.

Applicants must be at least 21 and hold a high school diploma or GED; a current driver's license is required. College degree preferred. See Job Specification for details.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalency.
• College degree preferred.
• Must possess a current Driver's License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• Follow Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired instructional philosophy, program and curricula.
• Specify learner outcomes in clear, concise objectives; include activities that develop objectives; identify materials needed for lesson; and state method(s) of evaluation.
• Organize available space, materials, and/or equipment to facilitate learning and promote a positive learning climate.
• Maintain a safe physical environment.
• Develop and maintain reasonable classroom rules for appropriate student behavior and the care of school property, facilities and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate student‑teacher relationship and respect the individual worth and dignity of each pupil.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental physical management of students (use of adaptive devices and proper positioning techniques).
• Use common sense and sound judgment.
• Exhibit understanding of children with disabilities and their needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information in accord with requirements of law.
• Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal law
• Display dependability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.
• Exhibit professional ethics.
• Exhibit initiative.
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional ethics

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

College degree preferred

Current Driver's License

Job description

The Louisiana Special School District is seeking Substitute Teachers for the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) for the 2025-2026 school year. Positions are unclassified, WAE, non-exempt and hourly, located at LSVI.

Applicants must be at least 21 and hold a high school diploma or GED; a current driver's license is required. College degree preferred. See Job Specification for details.