INSTRUCTOR – Jetson Center Youth

About this Job

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer. The Louisiana Special School District is experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers. Jetson Center for Youth located in Baker, LA is seeking applicants for a Special Education Certified Instructor. There are two positions available. They will be filled immediately.

Jetson Center for Youth is a new OJJ facility that is in need of certified Special Education teachers. This candidate should have previous special education experience working with individuals with disabilities. The candidate must be familiar with the Special Education Reporting System, JCampus, and be able to draft compliant individual education plans for students with disabilities.

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.

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.

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.

• No civil service test score is required.
• Applicants must complete an electronic application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed 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 prior to appointment. Attach a copy of your transcript to your application or fax to . The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Special Education certified, as set forth in Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel (Bulletin 746).

• Plan, organize, and provide rigorous, engaging instructional experiences for students by employing a total approach involving teaching of academics, communication, vocational, motor, self-help, and social subject matter to improve and assist each student in taking his/her place in society.
• Track student progress, reflect, and make adjustments to ensure student academic growth.
• Job goals are in alignment with the LEADS teaching rubric components.

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

Human Resources

State of Louisiana