Lions Connected Program Coordinator Position Available In Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Lions Connected Program Coordinator position at Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Education is a full-time role responsible for coordinating program activities, selecting students, securing courses and experiences, developing student schedules, teaching life skills, and collaborating with instructors and employment providers. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field, and a valid teaching license in Louisiana. Preferred qualifications include experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and transition/vocational experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills are desired. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025.
Job Description
Lions Connected Program Coordinator
locations
Hammond, La
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 24 Days Ago
time left to
End Date:
May 1, 2025 (4 days left to )
job requisition id
R-1915
Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.
Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Education invites applications for the 9-month position of Lions Connected Program Coordinator to begin August 2025. Lions Connected (LC) is an inclusive Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) certified by the U.S. Department of Education that allows students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) to enroll in Southeastern Louisiana University. The mission of Lions Connected is to provide a personalized, post-secondary educational experience for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities by immersing Lions Connected students into the “College Experience” while preparing them for vocational opportunities. This position will be expected to (but not limited to): Provide overall day-to-day coordination of program activities; assist in selection of students for the program; identify and secure appropriate courses, social activities, and vocational experience for LC students in the program; develop and coordinate individual LC student schedules and necessary supports, based on inclusive practices; evaluate and teach life skills curriculum; collaborate with participating course instructors; amodate/modify audit courses instructional material; collaborate with campus andmunity employment providers to identify and develop individualized work-based learning experiences; maintain student and program data; and directlymunicate with LC parents as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field in education
Valid teaching license in Louisiana
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of successful secondary or post-secondary teaching experience working with students with intellectual disabilities
- Transition,munity-based and/or vocational experience
- Valid teaching license in Louisiana with certification in secondary special education
- Doctoral degree in education field
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal,anizational, and administrative skills to build relationships with stakeholders within the program
- Excellent written and verbalmunication skills
- Working independently and with collaborative teams
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information for 3 references
Posting Close Date
April 30, 2025
Please Note:
Applications must bepleted and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University ismitted to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing amodations or with the accessibility of materials.
