School Counselor - La School Of The Deaf

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 Districtis seeking applicants for a

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

located at the LA School for the Deaf.

This is a full time 11 months and 8 hours per day position.

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 Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director at 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. Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required. 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.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in school counseling or guidance and counseling, or master's degree with the equivalent hours and courses required for a master's degree in school counseling or guidance and counseling. Must meet certification requirements of the state of Louisiana as Counselor K-12 or Guidance Counselor.

• Three years of full-time, professional experience in counseling preferred. For applicants qualifying with teacher certification that includes the guidance counselor endorsement, 3 years of teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level is required or 2 years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level and 1 year of accumulated occupational experience.

• Background and/or experience in education of the deaf, hearing impaired and/or visually impaired individuals is preferred.

• Credentials must include good human relations skills needed to develop and maintain student rapport, confidence and trust.

• Preference will be given for Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level of Advanced. The minimum acceptable SLPI level for effective job performance is Advanced Plus and must achieve this SLPI level within three years of hire date.

Job Concepts

Program Management Responsibilities

• Implement school system policies and school philosophy and programs.

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

• Exhibit understanding of children with special needs, especially the deaf, hearing impaired and visually impaired children served by the schools of the Special School District.

• Demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families referring students with special needs who require additional services to appropriate personnel within and outside the school.

• Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development.

• Demonstrate appropriate and effective program management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.

• Exercise good judgment in making decisions.

• Maintain complete and accurate records pertinent to students' scholastic and personal development and exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

• Communicate effectively with parents.

• Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies and demonstrateappropriate and effective interpersonal skills.

• Consult and coordinate with agencies as appropriate.

• Participate in school-sponsored activities.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and parents concerning academic, personal/social and career needs.

• Provide counseling services to parents to enhance their understanding of their child's program, individual needs and progress.

• Conduct support groups for students with special needs.

• Participate in staffing or professional conferences concerning students' personal/social, or career interest/needs.

• Maintain a safe physical environment and demonstrate appropriate and effective student management.

• Conduct training for faculty, staff and parents to enhance knowledge of students' needs and other areas of concern.

• Serve as non-authoritarian liaison among the students, faculty/staff, administrators and parents.

• Assist administration with comprehensive master schedule.

• Update students transcripts

• Monitor report card grades and progress monitoring data

• Conduct transition workshops for high school students

• Work with students and parents on FAFSA and financial aid application

Professional Conduct

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

• Exhibit professional ethics.

• Exhibit initiative and recognize and follow established communication channels.

• Serve as a member of various school-related committees where appropriate.

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

• Use time effectively.

• Assume responsibility for professional growth and participate in in-service training and professional conferences.

• 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 effective expressive and receptive sign language skills.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Examples of Work

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