RESIDENTIAL TEAM LEADER

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RESIDENTIAL TEAM LEADER

Salary

$35,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

SSD2024-82

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

06/28/2024

Closing Date

7/3/2024 7:59 AM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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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 Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired is seeking applicants for a

RESIDENTIAL TEAM LEADER

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. 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

• A Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field, with a background and/or experience in working in the field of visually impaired plus 2 years of work experience with visually impaired individuals.

• A Master's degree in the fields listed above will substitute for 1 year of the work experience with visually impaired individuals.

• Prior administrative or supervisory experience and experience working with children at a residential school is preferred.

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required, or must secure such certification within the first 6 months of employment.

• Must possess skills in human relations, planning, organizing, coordinating, writing and computer use to perform related office functions.

Job Concepts

I. Managerial Responsibilities

• Implements policies and regulations mandated by SSD and other state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures affecting the LSVI Dormitory Program, implements school philosophy and programs, and develops and establishes long range strategic plans.

• Prepares budgets, projects, contracts, interagency agreements and reports as directed.

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

• Observes, records, and evaluates student behavior to create a positive living and learning environment, and to administer discipline as appropriate.

• Monitors the effectiveness of residential programs through observation, written reports, parental input, and student and staff feedback.

• Ensures a safe environment that prevents injury and abuse.

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

• Exercises good judgment in making decisions.

• Maintains complete and accurate administrative and student progress records and exercises confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.

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

• Monitors the maintenance, repair and inventory of facilities and equipment in assigned area.

II. Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises staff and students on the day or night shift in the LSVI residential program providing leadership and coordination for a team approach.

• Interacts daily with staff to promote a positive work environment and the school's vision of "Kids Come First."

• Applies knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.

• Delegates responsibilities as appropriate.

• Conducts performance planning and evaluations with staff according to required timelines and maintains evaluation records and reports as mandated by law: Performance Evaluation System (PES) for classified employees and Performance Evaluation Unclassified for unclassified non-compass evaluated employees.

• Provides for staff development and assists in the staff development program by providing in-service training and workshops for Student Life Division staff.

• Participates in training offerings and workshops for renewal of CPI certifications

III. Programmatic Responsibilities

• Exhibits understanding of disabled children and their needs and demonstrates awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve disabled children and their families. Works with community service providers who offer enhanced supportive services for students, e.g., social services, family services, child protection.

• Develops, formulates, implements, coordinates and evaluates behavioral and living skills activities that enhance the emotional, physical, social and educational development of blind and/or visually impaired students in the residential program, ages 3-22.

• Contributes to and implements living skills goals and objectives in conjunction with faculty, staff and family members.

• Attends ILSP pre-staffings and team meetings as needed.

• Coaches peer team members from other programs on campus regarding their interface with a child and communicates with all staff members involved with each student's living skills goals.

• Supports students in their academic endeavors in the after school program, assists staff and students with their daily routines and schedules, and interacts with students to enhance their social skills and personal development.

• Respects the individual worth and dignity of each student and maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship.

• Applies positive peer culture, behavior modification or work therapy programming to students to alter negative behavior patterns and to teach valuable life skills.

• Works closely with the After School Program Coordinator, Counselors, Assistant Principal, Principal, and parents, and with all school staff who support student growth and development and works with other school staff as required providing input on a specific student's individual progress, behavior, and achievement.

• Provides guidance to children regarding personal habits, discipline, daily living skills and behavior to ensure a constant reinforcement of positive, socially acceptable lifestyles and meets with students who are experiencing emotional/behavioral difficulties.

• Participates in student disciplinary staffing in the absence of the Dormitory Director.

VI. Vocational Assessment

• Gathers and reviews existing formal and informal assessment/evaluation information.

• Gathers additional informal assessment information through interviews with the students, parents, family members, teachers, caregivers, service coordinators, rehabilitation counselors, friends, in-school work experience supervisor, etc.

• Collects data and maintains confidential and accurate case files for students.

• Participates in transition meetings as assigned.

• Observes students during in-school work experience, during classroom activities, at home and other current school and community environments.

VII. Job Development and Job Placement

• Conducts analysis of work sites and assignments, as well as situational assessments of individual students in real work settings to gather pertinent information (e.g., job choice/preference, work strengths, response to instruction/training methods, job accommodation needs, job modification needs, response to coworkers, endurance, speed, reinforcement needs, etc.) as part of job development and placement for a student to ensure a good job match.

• Performs traditional job development activities and not-traditional job development activities such as job sharing and job carving/creation.

• Maintains a database and tracking system of active and inactive employers.

• Performs task analysis of job duties.

• Matches student's strengths and abilities to specific job duties.

• Assists in training plans.

• Develops job support plans (including natural supports).

• Assesses transportation needs.

VIII. Coordination of Job Related Supports

• Orients the new employee to the community (selects travel option, designs and implements a travel program) and to the work environment.

• Establishes rapport and maintains a positive relationship with supervisors, coworkers, family and state and local agencies.

• Analyzes specific job duties and reassesses job/worker compatibility.

• Identifies natural supports (both formal and informal mechanisms) and natural reinforcers in the work environment.

• Performs task analysis of job duties to be instructed, if appropriate.

• Makes or seeks assistance in designing job modifications.

• Identifies strategies to increase worker production rate.

• Designs and implements program(s) to facilitate the use of naturally occurring cures, contingencies, and/or reinforces.

• Assists the worker in using self-management strategies.

• Expands worker performance (across supervisors, job duties, and interpersonal situations). Assists the VR Counselor in referrals to obtain information regarding the impact of Social Security Work Incentives on the student's SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, etc. and in developing and completing all needed work incentives information.

IX. 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.

• 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.

• Maintains an appropriate student-adult relationship and respects the individual worth and dignity of each pupil.

• Demonstrates effective expressive and receptive sign language skills.

• Participates in school sponsored activities.

• Accepts other assignments as requested by the Dormitory Director, such as coordinating summer school programs, staff and student curriculum or program development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

  Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field, with a background and/or experience in working in the field of visually impaired?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you possess a Master's degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field, with a background and/or experience in working in the field of visually impaired?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have work experience with visually impaired individuals?

• NO - None

• Yes Less than 1 year

• Yes 1 to 2 years

• Yes 2 or more years

  06

  Do you have knowledge of LA Department of Civil Service rules, regulations and the performance evaluation system?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. (enter "N/A" if answered "No")

  08

  Have you ever worked in a 24-hour State Facility?

• Yes

• No

  09

  This position is the supervisor of the evening shift but may be required to supervise during the night shift when needed. Are you willing and able to comply with this schedule?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Are you able to work weekends, nights and/or holidays for scheduled events and in emergency situations and/or as needed?

  11

  Are you a current or former employee of LSDVI?

• Yes

• No

  12

  Are you related to a current employee of LSDVI?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

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State of Louisiana

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the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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