This full-time, 11-month School Counselor position is for the 2026/2027 school year at the Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired. The role involves adapting core curriculum, providing direct instruction in compensatory skills, and collaborating with a support team to help students reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential.
Responsibilities
Implement school system policies and school philosophy and programs
Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws
Exhibit understanding of children with special needs, especially the deaf, hearing impaired, and visually impaired children served by the schools of the Special School District
Demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve children with disabilities and their families
Refer students with special needs who require additional services to appropriate personnel within and outside the school
Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development
Demonstrate appropriate and effective program management skills such as planning, organizing, and implementing
Exercise good judgment in making decisions
Maintain complete and accurate records pertinent to students' scholastic and personal development
Exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law
Communicate effectively with parents
Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students, and state and local agencies
Demonstrate appropriate and effective interpersonal skills
Consult and coordinate with agencies as appropriate
Participate in school-sponsored activities
Consult with parents, students, teachers, and supporting agencies regarding the needs and abilities of students
Provide academic counseling for 8th – 12th grade students who attend LSVI, including choosing an educational and/or career goal
Provide support in course selection and scheduling for students in grades 9-12
Design and implement data-driven, comprehensive guidance programs to meet the academic, career, social/emotional/behavioral/personal needs of students as part of prevention and intervention services
Counsel students concerning personal/social/behavioral, academic, college, and career needs
Review academic records as required for students with academic difficulties, transfer students, etc.
Develop, coordinate, facilitate, and present academic planning and career development modules and special workshops (choosing a major, resume development, college prep nights, identifying internships, etc.)
Participate in student IEP meetings and provide academic progress, including state assessment scores
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Provide counseling services to parents to enhance their understanding of their child's program, individual needs, and progress
Participate in staffing or professional conferences concerning students' personal/social, or career interest/needs
Maintain a safe physical environment and demonstrate appropriate and effective student management
Conduct training for faculty, staff, and parents to enhance knowledge of students' needs and other areas of concern
Serve as non-authoritarian liaison among the students, faculty/staff, administrators, and parents
Assist administration with comprehensive master schedule
Manage and update students’ transcripts
Monitor report card grades and progress monitoring data
Conduct transition workshops for high school students
Conduct classroom guidance activities focused on academic/career/social/emotional/behavioral learning for students in grades 6-12
Work with students and parents on FAFSA and financial aid applications
Assist all students with course planning, including completing Individual Graduation Plans
Assist with planning college and career events for students and families
Assist with building and maintaining partnerships for CTE, as well as those for college and career
Be willing to travel as needed to fulfill academic counseling duties
Assist with testing
Demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations
Exhibit professional ethics
Exhibit initiative and recognize and follow established communication channels
Serve as a member of various school-related committees where appropriate
Exhibit a willingness to accept and use suggestions for improvement
Use time effectively
Assume responsibility for professional growth and participate in in-service training and professional conferences
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 student
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Holds a current Louisiana teaching certificate
Valid Out-of-State Teaching Certificate
Holds a current teaching certificate from another state
Alternative Certification Candidate: Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; and has documented enrollment in an approved alternative teacher prep program
Master's degree in school counseling or guidance and counseling, or master's degree with the equivalent hours and courses required for a master's degree in school counseling or guidance and counseling
Must meet certification requirements of the state of Louisiana as Counselor K-12 or Guidance Counselor
For applicants qualifying with teacher certification that includes the guidance counselor endorsement, 3 years of teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level is required or 2 years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level and 1 year of accumulated occupational experience
Nice to have:
Three years of full-time, professional experience in counseling
Background and/or experience in education of the visually impaired individuals
Benefits
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority
Important Details
Schedule: Full-time, 11-month position
Start date: School Year 26/27
Application Process
Complete an electronic application
Include all relevant education and experience on your official State application
Attach a copy of your transcript to your application or fax it to (225) 757-3206
The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire
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
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
About the Company
The Louisiana Special School District is an educational service agency that includes the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired) and Special School Programs. Elementary School teachers at the Louisiana Special Schools are specialized educators responsible for adapting the core curriculum.
