Education & Family Support Facilitator

Under supervision by the Coordinator of the Louisiana Autism and Related Disabilities Project ( LASARD ) of the Human Development Center, the incumbent in this position shall provide direct technical assistance and coaching/development of evidence-based psycho-educational practices to educators in districts and schools including modeling these practices with students and families. The Incumbent will assist, as part of the LASARD team, in developing and disseminating training presentations and writing technical assistance materials and protocols.

The incumbent will participate in planning, coordinating, and conducting professional development throughout the state for both projects. The incumbent will work with the Louisiana Deaf Blind Project to assist with family engagement, referrals, resource management and dissemination, project administrative tasks, classroom visits, and Technical Assistance (TA) to professionals and families. The incumbent will be expected to manage information in order to keep abreast of the latest research developments and recommended practices in the field of autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, and sensory disabilities so as to be able to continuously update training and TA materials/protocols.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline(s) Special Education or related field

Certifications/Licenses Required

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job 3

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Teaching experience with children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities or sensory disabilities

Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience

Master’s specialist degree with 2 years’ experience or Ph.D. can substitute for 3 years’ experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

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Posting Number

Posting Number U01611P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer ( SAME ) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA).

About the School/Department

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC , New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:
Additional Benefits

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience or will by start date?
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field AND at least three (3) years' teaching experience with children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities or sensory disabilities
  • A Master's degree in Special Education or related field AND at least two(2) years' teaching experience with children with ASD and/or developmental disabilities or sensory disabilities
  • A PhD
  • None of the above