Education Consultant 4 Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Education Consultant 4 
Salary $5,416.67 – $9,856.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

LDOE50680030-052225EL-OSC

Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 05/23/2025 Closing Date 6/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job •This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA•

Office of School Choice Job Focus Area:

This position serves as a program administration expert with a deep commitment to the vision and priority goals of the Office of School Choice. This includes being able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, being a quick learner, and having strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Applicants with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
The preferred candidate should have experience coordinating work between multiple stakeholders, strong attention to detail. Also have experience working or communicating with elected officials and familiarity with a variety of K-12 educational options for children including Education Scholarship Accounts. Minimum Qualifications Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Approves budgetary reports, records, and activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and other regulations, policies, and procedures for budgetary control and authorizes the allocation and expenditure of state, federal, and other funds to eligible recipients for implementation of all programs. Testifies before state and national legislative committees and state, regional, and national hearings, including the state legislature and State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, as an expert witness providing background information and relevant research findings and the recommendations. Advises the unclassified division director of specific issues related to division programs and the progress of programs in meeting established goals and objectives and obtains concurrence on policy and procedure approvals or to advise local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the fields of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and answers questions and assists in the resolution of education problems. Make recommendations to the division director regarding mandated and discretionary programs and budgetary or personnel matters. Researches educational issues, federal and state laws, and state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) policies to develop proposed legislation impacting education. Represents the division director on key departmental committees working on departmental policies, discipline, accountability, technology, as well as inter office matters. Coordinates state and federal educational program activities of several units within and outside the division on a project basis. Develops and recommends to the division director programmatic policy directives and procedural guidelines to local educational authorities (LEAs). Directs the administration or implementation of major elements of the state’s reform model, including areas such as curriculum, assessment, or accountability components. Coordinates the design, development, and piloting of education reform programs and research projects. Serves as a division-level specialist in specific areas requiring advanced technical expertise or advanced knowledge of education policy development.

Position-Specific Details:

•Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee, Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

How To Apply:

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application. 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.

NOTE:

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Resumes

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be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. • For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 ldoejobs@la.gov Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. Employer
State of Louisiana
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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802