TEACHER, ORIENTATION & MOBILIITY, LSVI

This is a full time 9 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. 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. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or a related field.
• Possess or is eligible for Louisiana Ancillary Certification in Orientation and Mobility as outlined in Part CXXXI,  Title 28/Education; Bulletin 746?Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel; Chapter 4, Subchapter A-410
• ACVREP OR NOMC Certification in Orientation and Mobility.
• Knowledge of appropriate skills in orientation and mobility and the use of low vision aids.
• Must possess, or be willing to acquire, knowledge of and ability to apply current standards-based educational practices associated with children who are blind/visually impaired to a variety of settings
• Knowledge of appropriate teaching methods in orientation and mobility and other aids related to visual impairments/blindness.

Program Management Responsibilities

• Implement Louisiana Schools for the Visually Impaired (LSVI) instructional philosophy, program, and curricula when providing orientation and mobility services to LSVI students.
• Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.
• Exhibit understanding of children with handicaps and their needs, especially the children with visual impairments served by the school and demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families.
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.
• Exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Maintain accurate records of contacts, instructional strategies implemented, current calendar of appointments, inventory records and student records; exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.
• Apply knowledge and skills of program supervision demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed pre and post tests to evaluate the student progress.
• Provide input for decisions regarding placement of children in appropriate educational programs.
• Use designated curricula and materials in the teaching/learning process in a variety of approaches and techniques that develop lesson objectives to meet student needs.
• Prepare and utilize appropriate materials to meet specific needs of the child and the family.
• Develop weekly lesson plans for students PreK-12th grade for supervisory review.
• Specify learner outcomes in clear, concise objectives; include activities that develop objectives; identify materials needed for lessons; and state method(s) of evaluation.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.
• Exhibit professional ethics.
• Exhibit initiative, recognizing and following established communication channels.
• Exhibit a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement.
• Use time effectively.
• 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 appropriate and effective skills in Braille, orientation and mobility, adaptive technology and low vision aids.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary : $51,000 - $74,000