Hybrid Regional Coordinator bei State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for a

REGIONAL COORDINATOR

 This position is housed at Central Louisiana Supports & Services Center, located in Alexandria, LA.

This position may require travel to the Special School District main office in Baton Rouge, LA.

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 [email protected]  

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.  

Physical Activity Level: 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.  Lifting thirty to forty pounds may be required and brief periods of heavy muscular exertion may be required.  Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.  

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.  

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application. 

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 225-757-3323. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. 

Human Resources, SSD

(225) 757-3398 

Position Duties

• Master’s Degree required
• Educational Leadership Certification
• Minimum of three (3) or more years as a school leader
• Experience in education including experience in such areas as curriculum development, special education, and supervision

Minimum Qualifications

The Regional Coordinator promotes success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe and orderly learning environment. 

            The Regional Coordinator will:

• Ensure/assist the ongoing development and refinement of appropriate curriculum.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel constructively.
• Use knowledge of teaching and learning in working collaboratively with the faculty and staff to implement effective and innovative teaching practices that engage students in meaningful and challenging learning experiences.
• Provide professional learning activities consistent with staff needs.
• Work collaboratively with the school faculty and staff to plan and implement professional development activities that promote both individual and organizational growth and lead to improved teaching and learning.
• Engage the school community in developing and maintaining a student-centered vision for education that forms the basis for school goals and guides the preparation of students as effective learners in a pluralistic society.
• Work with the school community to review data from multiple sources to establish challenging standards, monitor progress and foster the continuous growth of all students.

Other Qualifications

See Job Concepts.