Assistant Principal, LSD



Job Details

Assistant Principal, LSD
Employer

State of Louisiana

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

LSDVI2018-24

Department (S)

LA Schools for the Deaf & Visually Impaired (LSDVI)

Opening Date

05/01/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

UNCL

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Supplemental Information

 

The LA School for the Deaf is seeking applicants for an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL. 

The Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired is a 24 hour facility.  The Assistant Principal works in conjunction with the LSD Residential program.   This is a FULL TIME,  11 MONTH position (8 hours daily) but some overtime/weekend work may be required.  

*Applicants with American Sign Language skills preferred.  Please note:  must obtain Advanced Plus SLPI within 2 years of hire date.*
 
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. Jeff Travasos, Special Assistant to the LSS Superintendent, (225) 757-3323, jtravasos@lsdvi.org, has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination in employment may also be referred to Julie Alcorn, Human Resources Director at (225) 757-3214 or jalcorn@lsdvi.org.
 
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
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.  Interpreting/ and transliterating require extended use of the upper body muscles and fine motor movements of the hands.  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.

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 can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. 

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) 757-3206. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
LSDVI/Human Resources
(225) 757-3208
 

Qualifications

 

  1. A Master's degree with a background and experience in the education of the deaf is preferred.   Must have at least five years professional educational experience, three of which must have been experience in a school or educational program serving deaf students.  Experience at a residential school is preferred. 
  2. Must meet the certification requirements of the State of Louisiana as a teacher with hearing impaired endorsement and as a school principal.  Possession and presentation of Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf/Council on Education of the Deaf (CEASD/CED) certification will satisfy the Louisiana requirement for hearing impaired endorsement on the teaching certificate.
  3. Must possess human relations and management skills with which to develop and maintain a cohesive common purpose faculty and to direct the functions of subordinates.
  4. Preference will be given to applicants possessing sign language skills; others must be willing to learn such skills.  The minimum acceptable Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) level for effective job performance is Advanced Plus.
  5. Must obtain hearing impaired endorsement within three (3) years of hire date if not hearing impaired certified at the time of hire.

Job Concepts


Professional Responsibilities
The employee must be able to perform these assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others.
 
The assistant principal is responsible for assisting the Principal, LSD in the effective management and operation of programs, personnel, materials, and facilities in order to develop an optimum learning climate for the unique needs of the assigned school program through planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating functions of the overall management and leadership of the school.  He/she shall assist in providing an educational program, which is responsive to student needs and one that addresses the goals and objectives of the school within the financial limitations of the schools budget.  The following responsibilities reflect the Louisiana Standards for Principals in Louisiana, 1998.
 
I.     Vision

  • Works collaboratively with the school community to develop and maintain a shared school vision
  • Brings the school vision to life by using it to guide decision making about students and the instructional program
  • Maintains faculty focus on developing learning experiences that will enable students to prosper in subsequent grades and as adults
  • Maintains open communication with the school community and effectively conveys high expectations for student learning to the community
  • Assists in providing opportunities and support for collaboration, the exchange of ideas, experimentation with innovative teaching strategies, and ongoing school improvement
  • Assists in monitoring, assessing, and revising the school vision and goals as needed
  • Fosters the integration of students into mainstream society while valuing diversity
II.    Teaching and Learning
  • Recognizes, models, and promotes effective teaching strategies that enable students to apply what they learn to real world experiences
  • Encourages and supports the use of both innovative and research-based teaching strategies to engage students actively in solving complex problems and methods of student assessment which will enhance learning for all students
  • Conducts frequent classroom visits and periodic observations; provides constructive  feedback to faculty and staff; and suggests models of effective teaching techniques when needed
  • Fosters a caring, growth-oriented environment for faculty and students, one in which high expectations and high standards for student achievement are emphasized
  • Promotes collaboration and team building among faculty
III.   School Management
  • Maintains a safe, secure, clean, and aesthetically pleasing physical school plant
  • Establishes and/or implements laws, policies, regulations, and procedures that promote effective school operations
  • Maintains a positive school environment where proper student discipline is the norm
  • Manages fiscal resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively and monitors whether others do so as well
  • Manages human resources responsibly by selecting and inducting new personnel appropriately, assigning and evaluating all staff effectively, and taking other appropriate steps to build an effective school staff
  • Monitors support services such as transportation, food, health, and extended care responsibly
  • Provides and coordinates appropriate co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
  • Uses shared decision making effectively in the management of the school
  • Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize attainment of school goals
  • Uses available technology to manage school operations
  • Monitors and evaluates school operations and uses feedback appropriately to enhance effectiveness
IV.   School Improvement
  • Assists in providing ongoing opportunities for staff to reflect on their roles and practices in light of student standards and school goals
  • Grows professionally by engaging in professional development activities and making such activities available to others
  • Facilitates school-based research and uses these and other research findings to plan school improvement initiatives, paces the implementation of these changes, and evaluates their impact on teaching and learning
  • Fosters the genuine continuous involvement and commitment of the school community in promoting the progress of all students toward attaining high standards
  • Enhances school effectiveness by appropriately integrating the processes of teacher selection/evaluation and professional development with school improvement
V.    Professional Development
  • Communicates a focused vision for both school and individual professional growth
  • Uses research and data from multiple sources to design and implement professional development activities
  • Secures the necessary resources for meaningful professional growth, including the time for planning and the use of emerging technologies
  • Provides opportunities for individual and collaborative professional development
  • Provides incentives for learning and growth and encourages participation in professional development activities at the national, state, and parish levels
  • Assesses the overall impact of professional development activities on the improvement of teaching and student learning
VI.   School Community Relations
  • Is visible and involved and treats members of the school community equitably
  • Involves the school in the community while keeping the school community informed
  • Uses school-community resources to enhance the quality of school programs, including those resources available through business and industry
  • Recognizes and celebrates school successes publicly
  • Communicates effectively, both interpersonally and through the media
  • Assists in protecting instructional time when scheduling events and communication efforts
VII.  Professional Ethics
  • Models ethical behavior at both the school and community levels
  • Communicates to others expectations of ethical behavior
  • Respects the rights and dignity of others
  • Provides accurate information without distortion and without violating the rights of others
  • Develops a caring school environment in collaboration with faculty and staff
  • Applies laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately
  • Minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his/her own decisions and actions
  • Addresses unethical behavior in self and others
VIII.  Additional Responsibilities
  • Assists with planning, preparing, and distributing student and faculty handbooks
  • Cooperates with community agencies whose purpose relates to the health, safety, and welfare of students
  • Assists with the closing of school activities
  • Displays dependability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations
  • Exhibits initiative and recognizes and follows established communication channels
  • Exhibits willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement
  • May be required to develop and implement a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the supervisor
  • May be required to complete a Self Evaluation
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Examples of Work

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

01
I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
  • Yes
  • No
02
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.
03
Do you have a master's degree or higher with a background and experience in the education of the deaf?
04
Do you have at least five years of professional educational experience, three years of which have been in a school or educational program serving deaf students?
05
Please list all areas of certification on your teaching certificate.
06
Do you possess a LA Educational Leader certificate? If so, what level?
07
You must be able to communicate using American Sign Language. Please indicate your American Sign Language Proficiency Interview level. If "NO", enter N/A. (Applicants must obtain Advanced Plus within 2 years of hire date.)
08
LSDVI is a 24-hour State facility, have you ever worked in a 24-hour facility? If answered yes, please indicate where.
09
Are you willing to work weekends, night and/or holidays for scheduled events and in emergency situations?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you a current or former employee of LSDVI?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you related to a current employee of LSDVI?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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