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Teacher, Outreach Services (Orientation and Mobility/ Visual Impairments), LSVI

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2025-41

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

05/29/2025

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About this Job

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing and Visually Impaired.

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a

Teacher, Outreach Services (Orientation and Mobility/ Visual Impairments), LSVI

2 vacancies. Position #50401067 and Position #50486577

These are full time 9.5 months and 7.5 hours per day positions. TRAVEL WILL BE REQUIRED

To be filled for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Teacher, Outreach Services (Orientation and Mobility/ Visual Impairments) will provide needed services for students with visual impairments in the areas of visual impairments and Orientation and Mobility. *Refer to Job Specifications*

T he 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 [email protected].

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. 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.

To apply for this vacancy, click this link -https://jobs.la.gov/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 (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field.

• Possess or is eligible for Louisiana Ancillary Certification in Orientation and Mobility as outlined in Part CXXXI, Title 28/Educaton; Bulletin 746-Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel; Chapter 4, Subchapter A-410 and or Visual Impairments.

• ACVREP OR NOMC Certification in Orientation and Mobility.

• If only certified in Visual Impairments, must be willing to obtain O&M Certification as a condition of employment.

• Knowledge of appropriate skills in orientation and mobility and the use of low vision aids.

• Must possess, or be willing to acquire, knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with children who are blind/visually impaired to a variety of settings

• Knowledge of appropriate teaching methods in orientation and mobility and other aids related to visual impairments/blindness which cover the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for the Visually Impaired.

• Must possess a current Driver’s License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program

• Must have access to reliable transportation to retrieve/return state vehicles and/or rental vehicles in order to perform job duties. Must have access to personal telephone services at home. Frequent travel greater than 100 miles/day is required

Job Specification

Program Management Responsibilities

+ Implement Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired (LSDVI) instructional philosophy, program, and curricula when providing outreach services to children and their families.

+ Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.

+ Exhibit understanding of children with disabilities and their needs, especially the children with visual impairments served by the school and demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families.

+ Demonstrate appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.

+ Exercise good judgment in making decisions.

+ Maintain accurate records of contacts, instructional strategies implemented, current calendar of appointments, expense account forms, inventory records and student records; exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

+ Apply knowledge and skills of program supervision demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.

+ Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies.

+ Exhibit understanding of children with disabilities and their needs.

+ Exhibits the ability to perform Essential Assessments for the Visually Impaired including, Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Media Assessments, and Expanded Core Curriculum Assessments, to guide instruction.

Programmatic Responsibilities

+ Travel throughout Louisiana to provide outreach services to children and their families.

+ Travel to LSVI campus on annually identified dates to assist with instruction and student activities such as White Cane Day, Braille Challenge, etc. as directed by the supervisor.

+ Administer prescribed pre and post tests to evaluate the student progress.

+ Provide input for decisions regarding placement of children in appropriate educational programs.

+ Use 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 encompassing the ECC.

+ Prepare and utilize appropriate materials to meet specific needs of the child and the family.

+ Develop weekly lesson plans for children ages 0 – 3 for supervisory review.

+ Specify learner outcomes in clear, concise objectives; include activities that develop objectives; identify materials needed for lessons; and state method(s) of evaluation.

+ Provide services based on data driven vision/O&M assessments

Professional Conduct

+ Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.

+ Exhibit professional ethics.

+ Exhibit initiative and recognize and follow established communication channels.

+ Exhibit a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.

+ Use 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.

+ Maintain an appropriate student-adult relationship and respect the individual worth and dignity of each student.

+ Demonstrate appropriate and effective skills in Braille, orientation and mobility, adaptive technology and low vision aids.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duties and Other Information

Refer to Job Specifications.

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

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 ACVREP or NOMC certification in Orientation & Mobility? If so, please list certification information.

04

Do you possess a Louisiana ancillary certificate in Orientation & Mobility?

+ Yes

+ No

05

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

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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