STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4828591) Apply  STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Salary $25,000.00 - $40,000.00 Annually Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number SSD2025-13 Department SSC Special School District Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Louisiana is 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. The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT has two openings for a STUDENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST This is a 10 months and 8 hours per day position and services students in the Residential Program. This position is located 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, Interinm Human Resources Director at mgloston@lsdvi.org (spatterson@lsdvi.org) . 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. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above 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 + A Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impairedORan Associate of Arts degree with three years of experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impairedOR six years of full time experience in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the deaf or visually impaired. + Must possess Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, or secure such certification within the first 6 months of employment. + Must possess human relations, planning, organizing and coordinating skills to perform related office functions, such as meeting the public, communicating with professional and administrative staff, other school personnel, parents, members of the deaf community and others in a school setting. Must possess excellent verbal skills (oral and signed), writing and computer skills. + For LSD- Must possess expressive and receptive sign language skills. The minimum acceptable Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level for effective job performance is Advanced. Must obtain the Advanced level rating within two (2) years of hire date. Job Concepts I. Program Management Responsibilities + Implements school system policies and school philosophy and programs. + Exhibits knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws. + Exhibits understanding of handicapped children and their needs, especially the hearing impaired children served by the school and demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve disabled children and their families. + Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing. + Exercises good judgment in making decisions. + Maintains complete and accurate records including data on each student’s participation in training sessions and follow up and documentation on student achievement and progress; exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law. + Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills. + Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies. + Participates in disciplinary staffing sessions as appropriate. + Participates in school sponsored activities. II. Programmatic Responsibilities + Works with the After School Program staff, school counselors, teachers, and parents in developing age appropriate educational and life skills programs for residential students. + Conducts student observations of deaf students residing on campus, identifies their strengths and weaknesses, develops goals for each child and develops and implements behavior programs and life skills training that allow students to earn privileges and learn responsibility for their own behavior. + Develops Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) activities, establishes goals, implements learning activities for students individually or in groups and reports results. + Facilitates appropriate student behavior at all times and provides guidance to Residential Advisors in implementing life skills training. + Develops individual behavior plans, in conjunction with the school counselor, for students requiring a more structured environment and/or close supervision. + Works with other school staff as required providing input on the progress, behavior, and achievement of individual students. + Develops individual student portfolios to track training needs and accomplishments. + Sends status reports home to parents on student’s progress on Independent Living Skills and Behavior Level System. Meets with parents as requested to discuss student’s progress. + Assists Residential Team Leader in reporting students’ progress as it relates to program indicators for legislative monitoring. + Administers student discipline as assigned or in the absence of the Residential Team Leader. Examples of Work See job concepts 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 Have you ever worked in a school setting? If yes, please indicate where below. 04 LSDVI is a 24-hour facility. Please indicate if you have experience working at a 24-hour facility, and if yes, list where. 05 Are you willing/able to work over-time occasionally, if needed? (Possible weekends, night and/or holidays for scheduled events and in emergency situations.) + Yes + No 06 Do you possess an Associate of Arts degree? + Yes + No 07 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher? + Yes + No 08 How many years of experience do you have working in a dormitory program or in the field of education working with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired? + Less than 3 years + 3 to 6 years + 6 or more years 09 Do you possess Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification? + Yes + No 10 Are you a current or former employee of SSD/LSDVI? + Yes + No 11 Are you able to communicate using American Sign Language? + 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 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email