Communications Coordinator

LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Louisiana Special School District (SSD) is a stand‑alone education service agency that includes the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired) and Special School Programs. The SSD provides educational services to students with low incidence disabilities and who are hard-of-hearing, deaf and/or visually impaired.

This position will be located at the SSD Administration

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This is an Unclassified - Exempt 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 Human Resources Director.
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.

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.

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 . The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

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.

• Baccalaureate degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of professional level work experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related industry. Applicants with recent work experience in the required area(s) are preferred.
• A working knowledge of basic and advanced web-based technologies.
• Proficiency in the features and components of Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Professional Suites in a networked environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Familiarity with new and emerging media and their marketing use.

The Communications Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and analyzing comprehensive communications and marketing strategies in order to strengthen awareness and understanding of the Louisiana Special School District. The incumbent must have the ability to think creatively, strategize thoughtfully, and work collaboratively. The role involves time and project management, as well as writing, design, and creative work. Both thought leader and implementer, the incumbent must keep an eye on the big picture while implementing tactics that build brand awareness, attract more qualified inquiries and applicants for enrollment, and encourage constituent loyalty in the form of retention and other strategies.

The Communications Director…