DISABILITY SPECIALIST
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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title | DISABILITY SPECIALIST |
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Position Number | 00041239 |
Appointment Type | Regular |
Location-City | New Orleans |
School/Division | ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS |
Department | LSUNO Human Development Center |
Position Summary | Under supervision by the Program Manager of the Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Program of the Human Development Center, the incumbent in this position will assist in providing technical assistance related to the implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans and Individualized Education Plans in inclusive settings. The person in this position also will be responsible for compliance with federal and state statutes and rules pertaining to Disability within the context of early childhood programs, including but not limited to: Louisiana Act 3, Childcare Licensing regulations, Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and other special education provisions. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and obtaining professional diagnoses and assessments for children with disabilities, collaborating with professionals to implement Individual Family Service Plans, interfacing with mental health professionals/consultants and collaborating with community mental health agencies to ensure child and family mental health needs are addressed |
Additional Position Information | This is a part -time position. |
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education | Bachelor's |
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If Other Required Education, please specify | |
Discipline(s) | Early childhood education , early intervention, early childhood special education or related field. |
Certifications/Licenses Required | |
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job | Five |
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job | Teaching in early childhood special education or early intervention or closely related position |
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience | Master’s with 2 years experience can substitute for 5 years experience |
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education | Master's |
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If Other Preferred Education, please specify | |
Discipline(s) | Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education or related field |
Certifications/Licenses Preferred | |
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job | Experience working in Early Head Start or Head StartWorking within an interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary model of service deliveryExperience using coaching-based interventions. |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | U01259P |
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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 is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek 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, affirmative action 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. |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Which of the following will best describe your earned degree and experience by start date?
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education or related field AND five (5) years of teaching in Early Childhood Special Education, Early intervention or closely related position
- At least a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education or related field AND two (2) years of teaching in Early Childhood Special education, Early Intervention or closely related position.
- None of the above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter