Learning Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job 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 DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF TEACHING & LEARNING located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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@lsdvi.org. 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 their 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 (225) 757-3323. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. Minimum Qualifications Educational Leader Certificate Level 3 (EDL3); Three (3) years of teaching experience; Five (5) years of successful administrative or management experience at the level of assistant principal or above with assistant principal experience limited to a maximum of two years of the five years of experience with all out-of-state experience verified as successful by the out-of-state employing authority or SEA; and Earn passing score on the BESE approved school superintendent assessment, in accordance with state requirements; Meet the standards of effectiveness as verified through local Compass/LEADS evaluations.

Job Specification Assumes responsibility for growth in student learning outcomes Acts in the absence of the Superintendent; serve as Superintendent designee as assigned Oversees all departments under his/her leadership per SSD organization chart or as assigned Directs accurate and timely data collection, analysis, and dissemination to support continuous school improvement Develops district performance metrics, dashboards, and monitoring tools and uses data-driven insights to inform instructional decisions and school improvement planning Provides executive level operational guidance to school leaders/principals/regional coordinators and advises Superintendent on school operations, instructional quality, staffing, scheduling, student support frameworks, disciplinary systems, and program alignment to ensure cohesive and effective service delivery across academic, residential, and related support services Leads cross-departmental collaboration with HR, business operations, federal programs, and student services to maintain efficient, integrated systems that meet the needs of SSD's diverse and specialized student populations Oversees districtwide functions related to child welfare, attendance, truancy prevention, and the implementation of procedural safeguards for SSD's exceptional learners in order to ensure compliance with state reporting requirements Provides overarching leadership for all academic divisions and ensures every instructional, operational and programmatic function within the academic division report directly through this executive office Embeds a culture of continuous improvement across all academic departments by establishing systems for data driven reflection, performance monitoring, and instructional innovation Ensures all academic programs consistently meet or exceed state and federal requirements, accreditation standards, and specialized mandates governing services for Deaf/hard of hearing, Blind/visually impaired, and other exceptional learners Leads strategic development, implementation and fiscal oversight of academic budgets, grants, and resource allocations in close coordination with the Deputy Superintendent of Business and Finance ensuring that financial decisions are aligned with instructional priorities, compliance obligations and the district's long-term academic vision and mission Oversees and/or assists with the yearly start-up and closing school schedules, school calendar, and ensures required instructional minutes are being met in each school/program Oversees all statewide and district assessment programs, testing schedules and accountability reporting to ensure full compliance with LDOE, ESSA, IDEA and internal audit requirements Assists with policy changes for Board approval to ensure SSD Policy Manual is kept current Assists with update of the student and staff handbooks each year with the most recent policies and guidelines Works in conjunction with the Human Resources Director on all personnel-related issues for the district, including establishing employee training requirements and compliance monitoring processes, necessary discipline measures, grievances, due process, terminations, etc. Directs, supervises, and serves as point of contact for Teaching and Learning district supervisors, school leaders, staff Coordinates agendas, conducts need assessments, and provides pertinent professional development and updates by holding meetings, workshops, etc. Conducts and provides annual evaluations for assigned staff Job Duties and Other Information See job specs.