Student Services Facilitator

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer.

THE LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EXPERIENCING

A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF CERTIFIED TEACHERS.

The Louisiana Special School District is accepting applications for an

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT FACILITATOR

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL

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 Mary Gloston, Human Resources Director at mgloston.

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.

Your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested as part of this process. You may review and respond to this information as you see fit.

Physical Activity Level: 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, along with brief periods of heavy muscular exertion. Interpreting and transliterating require extended use of upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation under ADA standards.

Not everyone who applies will necessarily be interviewed. Specific job details will be provided during the interview process.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered. To apply, click on the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application. You can check your application status anytime after logging in. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. All relevant education and experience must be included on your official State application. Applicants with a college degree must submit an official transcript before appointment, either attached or faxed to .

Original documentation will be required upon hire.

A valid Louisiana teacher’s certificate with certification in special education is required.

A Master’s degree from an accredited institution is required.

A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in Special Education or a related field, with knowledge of interpreting evaluation reports and developing compliant Individual Education Plans.

Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended periods is required. Statewide travel is also required.

• Provides consultation and direct services such as developing IEPs, in-service training, intervention strategies, referrals, and data collection for reports.

• Serves as a facilitator at IEP conferences and liaises between programs, agencies, and evaluation teams for student placement.
• Advocates for students with relevant personnel and agencies.
• Provides staff training on IEP development and special education topics, staying updated on policy changes.
• Participates in eligibility determination and IEP staffing as appropriate.
• Works with stakeholders to review data, establish standards, monitor progress, and promote student growth.
• Implements research-based strategies and uses data to develop and maintain district and school vision.
• Uses data management skills to focus on student success and compliance.

See job concepts for further details.