Education Consultant 2-EC

Education Consultant 2-EC Education-State Activities Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $27.07 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Professional development facilitation in schools Strategic planning in education Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Project monitoring Teacher coaching Decision making Performance Improvement (PI) Senior level Cross-functional collaboration 2 years Data-driven decision making Communication skills Project stakeholder communication Teaching Stakeholder relationship building Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description Salary $4,692.13 - $8,044.40 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

LDOE50507738-050526EL-EC

Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 05/08/2026 Closing Date 5/15/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job •This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA•Office of Early Childhood Operations Job Focus Area The Louisiana Department of Education, Office of Early Childhood Education Strategy team, is committed to ensuring all children have access to high-quality early learning experiences that support school readiness and long-term success. This work includes strengthening instructional quality, improving educational interactions, and expanding access to high-quality care and education across the state. The Education Consultant 2 position supports the advancement of statewide early childhood priorities through instructional guidance, program evaluation, and implementation of improvement strategies across early childhood settings, including child care centers, public pre-K programs, and other early learning providers. This role requires strong content knowledge in early learning and development standards, curriculum, assessment, and teacher preparation, including support related to the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate (ECAC). As part of the Strategy team, this position contributes to system-level planning and decision-making by analyzing program performance, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting the implementation of targeted initiatives. Responsibilities include guiding instructional improvement efforts, supporting early childhood systems in meeting statewide expectations. Targeted technical assistance provided by this role will support early childhood settings, including child care centers, public pre-K programs, and family child care providers, particularly those requiring additional intervention, to strengthen instructional practices and classroom interactions through varied delivery approaches. Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply: Experience providing coaching, technical assistance, or professional development to early childhood educators or child care providers Strong understanding of early learning and development standards, curriculum implementation, and classroom assessment tools Ability to analyze and use data to identify needs and develop targeted improvement plans Experience supporting programs with performance improvement, especially those requiring intervention or corrective action Familiarity with early childhood licensing, health and safety standards, and publicly funded program requirements Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, actionable feedback and build relationships with diverse stakeholders Ability to manage a caseload, prioritize competing responsibilities, and work independently in a field-based role Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to statewide initiatives or projects Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus two 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:

As an Education Consultant 2, you will support early childhood learning systems and advance statewide early childhood priorities. In this role, you will: Provide on-site and virtual technical assistance to early childhood sites, educators, and leaders to improve classroom instruction and interactions Provide targeted support to early learning programs to strengthen implementation of early learning standards, curriculum, and assessment practices. Develop and support the implementation of instructional improvement plans based on data, observations, and identified needs Serve as a resource to early childhood providers, pre-K programs, and school districts statewide to support implementation of instructional improvement strategies. Analyze performance data, observations, and feedback to identify trends and recommend targeted supports Connect early childhood systems to relevant training, resources, and services to strengthen program quality Support statewide early childhood initiatives, including reviewing applications, evaluating programs, and contributing to strategic projects Monitor implementation of curriculum, assessment, and improvement strategies to ensure fidelity and effectiveness, and provide support for site improvement planning and progress monitoring. Communicate key findings, challenges, and recommendations from the field to internal teams to inform policy and program decisions Provide support at early childhood conferences and assist with additional initiatives as needed

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

Career Progression:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. •Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $27.07 hourly, $2,165.60 biweekly that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities . Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others