Confidential Assistant

Supplemental Information

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

The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an

CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT

This is an unclassified position, located in Baton Rouge, LA

This is a full time 12 months and 8 hours per day position.

The Louisiana Special Schoolsdo 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 Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director atspatterson@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

Qualifications Preferred

• A baccalaureate degree plus five years of professional level experience in a public sector setting.

• Knowledge of development and implementation of annual budget.

• Experience in the development and implementation of policy.

• Professional knowledge of the legislative processes.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Substitutions

• Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

• A Master's in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Organizational Behavior will substitute for one year of the required experience.

• A Juris Doctorate will substitute for one year of the required experience.

• A Ph.D. in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Organizational Behavior will substitute for two years of the required experience.

• All advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

Job Concepts

I. Program Management Responsibilities

• Implements SSD policies, philosophy and programs.

• Demonstrates appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.

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

• Exercises good judgment in making decisions.

• Assist in guiding and coordinating implementation of policy development, strategic planning, operational planning, performance accountability, and other management initiatives and processes in state departments/agencies.

• Develops and maintains a record system to ensure documentation of administrative matters affecting the District.

• Exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

• Maintains a positive relationship with professional associates, the community and state and local agencies.

II. Programmatic Responsibilities

• Serves as the chief legislative analyst and liaison for the agency. As such, the incumbent performs research and monitors various legislative instruments at the state and, when necessary, federal levels of government.

• Works with high-level agency officials and program managers for determinations on legislative instruments impacting the agency.

• Consults and works with the Legal Section when reviewing legislative instruments and preparing fiscal and programmatic impact determinations on legislative instruments affecting the agency.

• Advises the superintendent and other high-level agency officials of legislative Acts, legislative actions, legislative revisions and needed responses to legislative requests.

• Serves as an advisor to the Superintendent on confidential agency/policy matters.

• Monitor committee meetings of the Legislature, and track happenings within government that could affect the SSD.

• Support the administration in preparation for hearings and other presentations before the Louisiana Legislature, Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), and others.

• Coordinates with other government agencies for the purpose of ensuring compliance with state and federal procedures and mandates.

• Creates/updates and maintains policies for SSD drafted proposed amendments to statutes and regulations, based on review and analysis of current policies, statutes, regulations, and practices; knowledge and understanding of the unique circumstances and needs of SSD; research of best practices.

• Serves as liaison between the Superintendent and the SSD Board of Directors.

• Creates and revises procedures for implementation of policy and law.

• Directs or performs the identification and evaluation of state policies in broad and specific categories utilizing state law, federal law, legislative acts, court orders, executive orders, budgets, policy statements, citizen advisory group recommendations, and special commission reports.

• Initiates and directs policy research projects involving needs assessment surveys, special purpose questionnaires, citizen participation components, model legislation, and applicable data from other states.

• Monitors projects and tasks assigned to department heads by the Superintendent.

• Prepares and reviews correspondence on complex and sensitive matters affecting the department.

• Assists department head(s) with writing of agency policies and procedures.

• Communicates and works directly with high-level agency officials and program managers to facilitate coordination and research.

• Review current practices to ensure compliance with policy and law (self-audit).

• Serves as media liaison, preparing news releases and media advisories for the agency and to disseminate the information to the nearly 275 news organizations around the state and nation.

• Monitors national, state, local media for information that is beneficial to the agency.

• Performs analyses of agency personnel for various projects such as merit/pay increases, RIFs, reorganizations, and ensuring that the appropriated T.O. is located within the appropriate programs and recommends adjustments when needed.

• Participate in financial matters, including budgeting and finance, at the agency.

• May monitor and forecast revenues and expenditures to identify trends and potential funding problems.

• May represent agency and state on commissions and committees.

• May meet with legislators and their staff, federal and state officials, classified and unclassified state employees on matters relating to the SSD.

• May analyze the structure and operation of governmental agencies, as well as various political entities. May analyze election results, and/or analyze public documents.

III. Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.

• Exhibits professional ethics.

• Exhibits initiative and recognizes and follows established communication channels.

• Exhibits a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.

• Uses time effectively.

• Attends in-service workshops as mandated by local policies or legislative acts.

• Attends faculty, staff administrative and/or professional meetings scheduled by SSD Superintendent, or other SSD executives.

• May be required to develop and implement a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Work

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