SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

About the role

The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a critical shortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing and Visually Impaired. The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS. These positions will be located at the School for the Deaf. Position #192814. This is an Unclassified -WAE - Non exempt - Hourly position. To be filled for the 2025-2026 school year.

Responsibilities

• Implement Louisiana School for the Deaf (LSD) and/or Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired instructional philosophy, program and curricula in the instruction or assistance of deaf, hard of hearing and/or low vision or visually impaired students.
• Specify learner outcomes in clear, concise objectives; includes activities that develop objectives; identifies materials needed for lesson; and states method(s) of evaluation.
• Organize available space, materials, and/or equipment to facilitate learning and promote a positive learning climate.
• Maintain a safe physical environment.
• Develop and maintain reasonable classroom rules for appropriate student behavior and the care of school property, facilities and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate student-teacher relationship and respect the individual worth and dignity of each pupil.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmental physical management of students (use of adaptive devices and proper positioning techniques).
• Use common sense and sound judgment.
• Exhibit understanding of children with disabilities and their needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of information in accord with requirements of law.
• Display dependability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.
• Exhibit professional ethics.
• Exhibit initiative.
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalency.
• College degree preferred.
• Must possess a current Driver's License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program.
• Must possess expressive and receptive sign language skills or must be willing to acquire such.
• The minimum acceptable Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level for effective job performance is Intermediate.

Qualifications

• Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
• Are you at least 21 years of age or older?
• Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency?
• Do you possess a college degree?
• Have you ever worked in a school setting?
• Do you possess a current Driver's License and the ability to be certified through the State Driver Safety Program?
• Please indicate below which type of day-by-day sub position you are applying for. Teacher? Paraeducator? Coach? Tutor? All?
• Can you communicate using American Sign Language? If "YES", Please indicate your American Sign Language Proficiency Interview level. If "NO", enter N/A.

Skills

• Knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal law.
• Ability to work directly with students in small and/or large group activities.
• Knowledge of child growth and development.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.

Benefits

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

Pay

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Schedule

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