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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

RESIDENTIAL TEAM LEADER

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Residential Team Leader for the Louisiana Special School District, responsible for overseeing the afternoon/evening shift at the LA School for the Visually Impaired Residential Program. The role involves implementing policies, supervising staff and students, and ensuring a positive living and learning environment for students with visual impairments.

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Responsibilities

Implement policies and regulations mandated by SSD and other state and federal regulatory agencies

Assist in the development of policies and procedures affecting the LSVI Dormitory Program; implement school philosophy and programs; develop and establish long range strategic plans

Prepare budgets, projects, contracts, interagency agreements and reports as directed

Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws

Observe, record, and evaluate student behavior to create a positive living and learning environment, and to administer discipline as appropriate

Monitor the effectiveness of residential programs through observation, written reports, parental input, and student and staff feedback

Ensure a safe environment that prevents injury and abuse

Demonstrate appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing

Exercise good judgment in making decisions

Maintain complete and accurate administrative and student progress records and exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law

Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, state and local agencies, the community and the parents of the students

Monitor the maintenance, repair and inventory of facilities and equipment in assigned area

Supervise staff and students on the day or night shift in the LSVI residential program providing leadership and coordination for a team approach

Interact daily with staff to promote a positive work environment and the school's vision of “Kids Come First."

Apply knowledge and skills of supervision to programs and personnel demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills

Delegate responsibilities as appropriate

Conduct performance plannings and evaluations with staff according to required timelines of current evaluation systems and maintain evaluation records and reports as mandated by law

Provide for staff development and assist in the staff development program by providing in-service training and workshops for Residential program staff

Participate in training offerings and workshops for renewal of CPI certifications

Exhibit understanding of children with disabilities and their needs and demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families. Work with community service providers who offer enhanced supportive services for students, e.g., social services, family services, child protection

Develop, formulate, implement, coordinate and evaluate behavioral and living skills activities that enhance the emotional, physical, social and educational development of students who are blind and/or have visual impairments in the residential program, ages 3-22

Contribute to and implement living skills goals and objectives in conjunction with faculty, staff and family members

Attend ILSP pre-staffings and team meetings as needed

Coach peer team members from other programs on campus regarding their interface with a child and communicate with all staff members involved with each student's living skills goals

Support students in their academic endeavors in the after school program, assist staff and students with their daily routines and schedules, and interact with students to enhance their social skills and personal development

Respect the individual worth and dignity of each student and maintain an appropriate student-adult relationship

Apply positive peer culture, behavior modification or work therapy programming to students to alter negative behavior patterns and to teach valuable life skills

Work closely with the After School Program Coordinator, Counselors, Assistant Principal, Principal, and parents, and with all school staff who support student growth and development and work with other school staff as required providing input on a specific student's individual progress, behavior, and achievement

Provide guidance to children regarding personal habits, discipline, daily living skills and behavior to ensure a constant reinforcement of positive, socially acceptable lifestyles and meet with students who are experiencing emotional/behavioral difficulties

Participate in student disciplinary staffing in the absence of the Dormitory Director

Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations

Exhibit professional ethics

Exhibit initiative and recognize and follow established communication channels

Exhibit a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement

Use time effectively

May be required to develop and implement a Professional Growth Plan in consultation with the designated supervisor

May be required to complete a self-evaluation

Maintain an appropriate student-adult relationship and respect the individual worth and dignity of each pupil

Participate in school sponsored activities

Accept other assignments as requested by the Dormitory Director, such as coordinating summer school programs, staff and student curriculum, bus duty, or program development

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Crisis Prevention InterventionVisually impairedDegree in relevant fieldHuman relations skillsPlanningOrganizingComputer useWriting skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, sociology, or related field, with a background and/or experience in working in the field of visually impaired

Two (2) years of work experience with visually impaired individuals

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required, or must secure such certification within the first 6 months of employment

Must possess skills in human relations, planning, organizing, coordinating, writing and computer use to perform related office functions