Chief Academic Officer

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer.

THE LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EXPERIENCING

A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF CERTIFIED TEACHERS.

The Louisiana Special School District is accepting applications for a CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL

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 mgloston .

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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into your 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 . The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

• Master’s Degree or higher in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction
• Certification as Principal, Parish/City Supervisor of Instruction or Educational Leadership; possess EDL 2 or 3 certification
• Five years of experience in educational administration and/or experience in in-service training and professional development activities
• Demonstrated skill in instruction and program development
• Experience in evaluating principals and teachers using LDE evaluation tools
• Demonstrated skill in research, presentations, database design and maintenance and long-range planning
• Ability to drive a car and/or ride in a vehicle for extended periods is extensively required
• Statewide travel is an essential component of this position with possible concentration in a geographical or programmatic area.
• Some work over time, may frequently require moderate effort, and some will require brief periods in which heavy muscular exertion and strenuous physical exertion in climbing, lifting objects over 50 pounds, or crouching or crawling in restricted areas is required
• Ability to work extensive overtime may be required

Must possess the skill set required to plan, develop, implement and manage education programs necessary to meet federal and state requirements and to implement a model of continuous improvement. Assigned areas may include, but are not limited to such areas as Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development, Personnel, Leader and Teacher Evaluation, School Improvement, and Budget Planning.

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