LSVI ELEMENTARY TEACHER / SPED

About the role

The Louisiana Special School District is seeking an LSVI Elementary Teacher / SPED for the upcoming School Year 26/27. This is an Unclassified-Regular position, full-time, 9-months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s specific needs and goals.
• Adapt the general education curriculum and modify instructional materials and classroom environments to ensure accessibility.
• Provide instruction and specialized skills to compensate for hard of hearing, sensory loss, and visual impairment.
• For the visually impaired: Braille reading and writing, use of low-vision devices and assistive technology, orientation and mobility (O&M), listening skills, and daily living skills.
• For the deaf/hard of hearing: American Sign Language (AASL) and/or other communication methods (e.g., lip reading, auditory training), use and maintenance of hearing equipment (hearing aids, cochlear implants), and social interaction skills.
• Conduct specialized assessments (e.g., functional vision assessments, learning media assessments) to determine student needs and eligibility for services.
• Monitor and track student progress on an ongoing basis using data, adjusting teaching strategies and interventions as needed.
• Interpret medical reports (ophthalmology/audiology) and translate findings into educational strategies.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including other teachers, specialists, therapists, paraprofessionals, and administrators to provide comprehensive support.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families to discuss student progress and provide information and training on resources and strategies for home support.
• Provide training and consultation to general education staff on appropriate accommodations, instructional techniques, and the unique needs of students with sensory impairments.
• Act as a liaison between the school, community, and external agencies to ensure access to all available services and resources.
• Create a positive, inclusive, safe, and supportive classroom culture that fosters self-esteem, self-determination, and independence.
• Manage student behavior using positive behavior support systems and restorative approaches.
• Ensure the classroom environment is optimized for student access, including appropriate lighting and organization of materials and equipment.
• Establish and enforce clear rules and policies for student behavior.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
• Holds a current Louisiana teaching certificate.
• Valid Out-of-State Teaching Certificate
• Holds a current teaching certificate from another state.
• Alternative Certification Candidate
• Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and Has documented enrollment in an approved alternative teacher prep program.

Job Specification

The Louisiana Special School District is an educational service agency that includes the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired) and Special School Programs. Elementary School teachers at the Louisiana Special Schools are specialized educators responsible for adapting the core curriculum, providing direct instruction in unique compensatory skills, and collaborating with a support team to ensure students reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential.