In PersonOnsite at the New Orleans school/office setting.
EducationSpecial Education & Learning Support
About the job
Requirements
A master's degree in Education and at least one year of experience in the certified special education area, as authorized by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
At least three years of experience as an Educational Diagnostician or comparable special education experience.
A valid Louisiana Type A, B, or Level 2 or 3 teaching certificate for generic special education.
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to special education.
Basic computer skills and the ability to use various types of software programs.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the Student Evaluation and Support Services Team, providing psychological, social, sensory, and educational services to children ages 3–22 through the Child Search Office and in non-public school settings.
Function as the evaluation coordinator for designated referred students.
Facilitate the Student Assistance Team process by representing Student Evaluation and Support Services and providing feedback on best practices in the process.
Explain and interpret assessment services and findings to parents, teachers, principals, and other appropriate personnel.
Implement or assist teachers and other school personnel in designing and implementing educational and behavioral interventions for clients.
Provide written reports of academic and behavioral support services provided to clients.
Attend Tier III data meetings to participate in developing evidence-based interventions and analyzing their effectiveness.
Evaluate students suspected of being exceptional in accordance with Bulletin 1508 and the Pupil Appraisal Handbook, including assessing developmental and educational functioning and describing educational strategies and needed academic and environmental adjustments or curricular modifications.
Serve as a member of the Child Search Team by conducting functional and developmental assessments for preschool-aged children.
Participate in Individual Education Plan staffing and service plan meetings when appropriate.
Salary Range: 60082 to 83500 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)
NOLA Public Schools Vision
The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.
Position Summary
To serve as a member of the Student Evaluation and Support Services (SESS) Team in a program offering psychological, social, sensory, and educational services to children ages 3-22. The SESS Team will service children through the Child Search Office and in non-public school settings.
Direct Reports
This position does not have direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Functions as evaluation coordinator for designated referred students;
Facilitates the Student Assistance Team (SATeam) process by participating as a representative of the Student
Evaluation & Support Services team in providing feedback on best practices in the student assistance team process;
Explains and interprets assessment services/findings to parents, teachers, principals, and other appropriate personnel;
Implements and/or assists teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of educational and behavioral interventions for support services to clients;
Provides a written report of any academic/behavioral support services provided to clients;
Attends the Tier III data meetings to participate in the development of evidence-based interventions and to assist in the analysis of the plans’ effectiveness;
Evaluates as a Student Evaluation & Support Services member and in accordance with Bulletin 1508, the Pupil
Appraisal Handbook, those students suspected of being exceptional. Evaluations include activities such as appraisal of students’ developmental and educational functioning, descriptions of educational strategies, and needed academic and environmental adjustments and / or curricular modifications;
Serves as a member of the Child Search Team by conducting functional /developmental assessments for preschool-aged children;
Participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffing and service plan meetings, when appropriate.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Education, at least one year of experience in the certified special education area, as authorized by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education;
Minimum of three years of experience as an Educational Diagnostician or comparable special education experience required; and
Valid Louisiana Type A, B, or Level 2 or 3 teaching certified for generic special education.
Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to special education;
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff,
and outside agencies; and
Must possess basic computer skills and demonstrate the ability to use various types of software programs.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Offers
Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.
Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
- Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.
Performance Evaluation
The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS/LEADS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS/LEADS to ensure renewal of certification.
EEOC Statement
NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.