Education Consultant 3-AAA

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Education is seeking a senior Education Consultant to design and review social studies assessment items, align them to state standards, and support administrators and educators statewide. You will lead programs, coordinate with LDOE staff, and advise on policy and assessment practices.

The role requires extensive experience in education and strong communication, with duties spanning development, training, and on-site support for districts, schools, and higher

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR six years of full-time work experience plus four years of education-related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree plus four years in education/administration; OR an advanced degree plus three years.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings and review peer performance.
• Set program goals and develop implementation plans.
• Provide regular updates to the Assessment Director and Assistant Superintendent.
• Collaborate with Louisiana Department of Education staff to stay current on state/federal programs.
• Advise superintendents, educators, and stakeholders on policies and regulations.
• Research and develop solutions based on trends and legislative changes.
• Plan and conduct professional development, workshops, and conferences for educators and institutions.
• Travel to schools or districts to provide on-site consultation and technical assistance.

Skills

Education experience

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Advanced degree

Job description

About This Job

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**

Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Job Focus Area

This position is housed in the Office of Assessments, Accountability and Analytics and reports to the classified Education Consultant Supervisor. The person in this position will implement programs that further the development of statewide assessment and support the integration of the Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies, instructional best practices, and assessments specific to social studies. This position is essential as Louisiana’s social studies assessments continue to evolve. Some responsibilities of this position include developing, reviewing, and constructing social studies assessment items aligned to the Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies; providing support to LDOE teams, school system leaders, and educators; creating assessment resources; monitoring the scoring of social studies assessment tasks; analyzing the results of the state's social studies assessments; and facilitating various assessment review committees.

The person in this position should have social studies teaching experience; possess in-depth knowledge of Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies and effective social studies instructional practices; be familiar with social studies assessments; demonstrate excellent communication skills; and be able to handle several, detail-oriented projects at the same time without sacrificing quality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
• An advanced degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Leading team meetings and reviewing the work/performance of peers.
• Setting program goals and objectives, and developing plans for implementation.
• Providing regular updates to the Assessment Director and Assistant Superintendent on services, programs, and current issues.
• Collaborating with Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) staff to stay current on state and federal programs.
• Advising school system superintendents, educators, and external stakeholders on policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Researching and developing new solutions and enhancing content based on trends, research findings, and legislative changes.
• Planning and conducting professional development, workshops, and conferences for educators, higher education institutions, and community groups.
• Traveling to schools or districts to provide on-site consultation and technical assistance.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. 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: Workdays 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 $28.96 hourly, $2,317.20 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.

Contact Information

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 96064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

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