DIRECTOR OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION & COMPLIANCE

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DIRECTOR OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION & COMPLIANCE

Salary

$2,961.54 - $4,230.77 Biweekly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2025-20

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

02/21/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description

• Benefits

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Supplemental Information

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 is seeking applicants for a

DIRECTOR OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION & COMPLIANCE

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

The Director of CTE and Compliance will be an integral member of the District Wide Supports’ leadership team. This position will support the Executive Director of District Wide Supports, with a focus on the efficient operation of the CTE program and overseeing safety and compliance across the district. The SSD CTE program will prepare students for post-secondary options, including the workforce. This position will develop, implement, and enforce compliance strategies across the SSD, while collaborating with various departments to foster a culture of integrity and ethical conduct. This position will also monitor changes in educational laws and regulations that may affect the SSD and communicate these changes to relevant stakeholders.

T he 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, Human Resources Director at mgloston@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.

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 willnotbe accepted in lieu of a completed application. You mustinclude 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) 757-3332. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, special education, or related education/CTE field, preferred.

• Must hold or be able to obtain certification in educational leadership in the state of Louisiana, preferred.

• Five years administrative or supervisory experience in an organization, school, school district, or program, preferred.

• Credentials of the applicant must include strong human relations, leadership, and supervisory skills.

• Must possess, or be willing to acquire, expressive and receptive sign language skills.

Job Concepts

Essential Job Functions and Program Management Responsibilities

• Develop and administer a comprehensive program of career and technical education.

• Continuously appraise and evaluate the total CTE program to ensure that it achieves the established goals of providing the opportunity to prepare for gainful employment.

• Maintain current knowledge of all pertinent rules and regulations affecting CTE.

• Oversee the CTE Programs of study and all industry certification testing.

• Work with the Director of Federal Programs to ensure CTE funding is appropriate, spent in a timely manner, aligned to allowable expenses, and compliant at all times.

• Produce materials to educate and promote CTE programs to all stakeholders and potential students.

• Work with school counselors, school administrators, and IEP facilitators to appropriately place students in CTE Programs of Study.

• Develop, implement, and oversee effective district-wide discipline policies and procedures to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.

• Provide guidance, training, and support for school administration in managing student behaviors.

• Administer district-wide programs that create and enforce policies that promote student welfare and academic integrity.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of discipline-related programs and initiatives to identify areas for improvement.

• Develop, implement, and manage campus safety protocols to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and visitors with the school district.

• Collaborates with local law enforcement, emergency services, and community organizations to create a safe educational environment.

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

• Exercises good judgment in making decisions.

• Maintains complete and accurate records and exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

Examples of Work

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Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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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

  Please list ALL endorsements/areas of certification on your valid teaching certificate or license. Please attach a scanned copy of your certificate/license.

  04

  Are you able to communicate using American Sign Language?

• Yes

• No

  05

  How many years of administrative or supervisory experience in an organization, school, school district or program do you possess?

• 0 to 3 years

• 3 to 5 years

• 5 or more years

  06

  Are you a retiree from a LA state retirement system?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate which system.

  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

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