SCHOOL COUNSELOR - LSVI

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. 

The LA Special School District's

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

is seeking applicants for a

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

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.  

• 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 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 individuals with a background in visual impairments and/or hold certification as a TVI.

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 demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
• Consult and coordinate with agencies as appropriate.
• Participate in school-sponsored activities.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Consult with parents, students, teachers, and supporting agencies regarding the needs and abilities of students.
• Provide academic counseling for 9th – 12th grade students who attend LSVI, including choosing an educational and/or career goal.
• Provide support in course selection and scheduling for students in grades 9-12.
• Design and implement data-driven, comprehensive guidance programs to meet the academic, career, social/emotional/behavioral/ personal needs of students as part of prevention and intervention services.
• Counsel students concerning personal/social/behavioral, academic, college, and career needs.
• Review academic records as required for students with academic difficulties, transfer students, etc.
• Develop, coordinate, facilitate, and present academic planning and career development modules and special workshops (choosing a major, resume development, college prep nights, identifying internships, etc.)
• Participate in student IEP meetings and provides academic progress, including state assessment scores.
• Provide counseling services to parents to enhance their understanding of their child's program, individual needs and progress.
• 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.
• Manage and update students’ transcripts.
• Monitor report card grades and progress monitoring data.
• Conduct transition workshops for high school students.
• Conduct classroom guidance activities focused on academic/career/social/emotional/ behavioral learning for students in grades 6-12.
• Work with students and parents on FAFSA and financial aid applications.
• Assist all students with course planning, including completing Individual Graduation Plans.
• Assist with planning college and career events for students and families.
• Assist with building and maintaining partnerships for CTE, as well as those for college and career.
• Be willing to travel as needed to fulfill academic counseling duties.
• Assist with testing.

Salary : $77,000 - $93,500