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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2025/SAG/213244

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

09/24/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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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

SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS

These positions will be located at the School for the Deaf

Position #192814

This is an Unclassified -WAE - Non exempt - Hourly position.

To be filled for the 2025-2026 school year.

Special School District

The Special School District (SSD) was established by the Louisiana Legislature and serves over 1,800 students annually across Louisiana. Our mission is to provide compassionate, collaborative, and innovative educational opportunities for students with low incidence disabilities, meeting each student’s unique needs. Our goal is to ensure 100 percent of the students served in our schools and programs will leave with a clear path to success.

Louisiana School for the Deaf

The Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD), established in 1852, has a long proud tradition of educating deaf and hard of hearing children in the state of Louisiana. We are dedicated to providing a quality education for all deaf and hard of hearing children by incorporating innovative teaching methods, rigorous curriculum, state-of-the-art technology, and the American Sign Language/English Bilingual Approach throughout our program. Children who are hard of hearing or have cochlear implants benefit from auditory access via spoken English language instruction. LSD provides extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and mentoring by successful deaf and hard of hearing adult role and language models. Students directly interact with teachers, staff, and peers daily.

+ To enhance the academic, vocational, physical, emotional, social and cultural development of each student.

+ To provide a visually accessible, positive and nurturing environment that emphasizes literacy and effective communication skills.

+ To be a caring community where students can achieve personal excellence and become independent lifelong learners.

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 [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

+ 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.

+ Must possess expressive and receptive sign language skills or must be willing to acquire such. The minimum acceptable Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level for effective job performance is Intermediate.

Job Specification

Sub Teacher

+ Implement Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD) and/or Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) instructional philosophy, program and curricula in the instruction or assistance of deaf, hard of hearing and/or low vision or visually impaired students.

+ Specify learner outcomes in clear, concise objectives; includes activities that develop objectives; identifies materials needed for lesson; and states 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.

Sub Paraeducator

+ Assist the classroom/program teacher with related instructional activities under the direction of the teacher.

+ Work directly with students in small and/or large group activities. May work in a self-contained setting, under the direction of the teacher, with students who have emotional/behavioral disorders.

+ Assist the teacher with instructional preparation activities including development and duplication of learning materials, record keeping, etc. Prepares instructional materials and bulletin board displays.

+ Assist students with personal and/or developmental needs by pushing, loading or lifting wheelchairs, strollers, etc. Or: Assists students in furthering their vocational development in operating, loading or lifting indoor/outdoor maintenance equipment and supplies for on-the-job training.

+ Operate media equipment, such as film projector, overhead projector, VCR, DVD, smartboard, and/or augmentative communication devices, etc.

+ Clean and tidy classroom/work areas after student use.

+ Comply with school system policies and implement school philosophy and program.

+ Exhibit professional ethics.

+ Exhibit initiative.

+ Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.

+ Maintain confidentiality of information in accord with requirements of the law.

+ Recognize and follow established communication channels.

+ Exhibit understanding of children with disabilities and their needs.

+ Demonstrate appropriate and effective student management.

+ Use time effectively.

+ Use common sense and sound judgment.

+ Maintain an appropriate student-adult relationship.

+ Demonstrate a general knowledge of child growth and development.

+ Respect the individual worth and dignity of each pupil.

+ Maintain a safe physical environment.

+ Contribute to an environment conductive to teaching and learning.

+ Exhibit the ability to work directly with students in small and/or large group activities.

+ Demonstrate skillful and creative use of instructional aides and materials.

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Sub Coach

+ Make preparations to train coaches and athletes.

+ Provide for the care, upkeep and maintenance of athletic facilities and equipment and maintain an inventory of all equipment and uniforms.

+ Submit requisitions for equipment and uniforms.

+ Ensure the locker rooms and athletic facilities are ready for practice.

+ Prepare practice and game schedules.

+ Create a roster of all participating athletes and ensure that each has proper paperwork.

+ Promote and arrange for athlete tryouts.

+ Attend summer clinics.

+ Set up off season fund raisers.

+ Promote sports through the Deaf Community.

Job Duties and Other Information

See Job Specification

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

01

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

Are you at least 21 years of age or older

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you possess a college degree?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Have you ever worked in a school setting? If yes, please indicate where below:

07

Do you possess a current Driver's License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Please indicate below which type of day-by-day sub position you are applying for. Teacher? Paraeducator? Coach? Tutor? All?

09

Can you communicate using American Sign Language? If "YES", Please indicate your American Sign Language Proficiency Interview level. If "NO", enter N/A

10

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

11

Are you a current or former employee of SSD?

+ Yes

+ No

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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