INSTRUCTOR - Jetson Center Youth

Overview

Jetson Center for Youth, located in Baker, LA, is seeking applicants for SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR positions at a new OJJ facility. There are two positions available and they will be filled immediately.

Locations and roles: Louisiana Special School District – Special Education Certified Instructor (two vacancies).

• Plan, organize, and provide rigorous, engaging instructional experiences for students by employing a total approach involving teaching academics, communication, vocational, motor, self-help, and social subject matter to improve and support each student’s academic growth.
• Track student progress, reflect, and make adjustments to ensure student growth; align job goals with the LEADS teaching rubric components.
• Draft compliant individual education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
• Work with individuals with disabilities and be familiar with the Special Education Reporting System and JCampus.

• Special Education certified.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Must be able to perform duties in accordance with ADA standards and be able to accommodate reasonable physical requirements (lifting 30-40 pounds may be required; some work involves moderate physical effort).
• Submit official college transcripts if qualifying based on college training or degree; attach transcript to application if possible.
• No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

• To apply, complete an electronic application (the form can be used for this vacancy and future opportunities).
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Include all relevant education and experience on the official State application.
• If applicable, attach official college transcripts or have them faxed to . The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
• You may check the status of your application by logging into your account and selecting the Application Status link.

• Release of Assessment and Evaluation Information is in accordance with La. R.S. 17:3884(D) and related provisions; assessments and evaluations may be requested as part of the application process. You may review information and provide any responses you deem appropriate.
• Applicants may be asked to provide information regarding prior assessments or evaluations.
• Physical activity and safety requirements are subject to reasonable accommodations under ADA standards.
• Human Resources contact: .

Discrimination and Equal Access
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 the Human Resources Director at mgloston.

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

To 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; to track student progress, reflect, and make adjustments to ensure student academic growth; the job goals are in alignment with the LEADS teaching rubric components.

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