Education Consultant 3 - FSGR

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources is seeking an Education Consultant 3 to monitor special education programs across school systems. The role requires deep knowledge of IDEA, IEPs, and related services, and entails leading monitoring teams, performing desk audits, and managing corrective action plans.

Ideal candidates will have seven or more years in education or administration, with advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Advanced degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Lead desk audits and on-site monitoring of special education programs.
• Develop monitoring schedules based on performance and compliance indicators.
• Prepare summary reports and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with LEAs to coordinate services and reduce duplication.

Job description

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Federal Support & Grantee Relations

Job Focus Area

We are seeking an Education Consultant 3 with professional experience in special education to serve as a monitor of special education programs. This position will serve as a leader in the IDEA Monitoring Section and is expected demonstrate adept knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other state policies and regulations as it relates to the implementation of programs and services for students with disabilities. This position will be responsible for conducting desk audits and the on-site monitoring of special education programs in school systems statewide. Additionally, the oversight of corrective action plans through compliant resolution will be required.

Candidates with the following are encouraged to apply:

• In depth knowledge of the IDEA.
• Experience with IEPs and related services.
• State or local monitoring or audit experience with special education programs and services.
• Special education certification preferably Mild/Moderate disabilities.

Experience Requirements

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:

The position requires and individual with a broad knowledge based about federal program monitoring requirements. The ability to work independently, lead special projects and make recommendations to other agency staff. Has excellent computer skills. Organizational and communication (oral and written) skills are necessary for this position. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Development and Implementation

• Research and maintain a strong understanding of current and emerging developments related to the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and the No Child Left Behind Act, particularly concerning monitoring requirements;
• Communicate recommendations to the supervisor and assists in preparing reports for the IDEA Monitoring Section. This involves close collaboration with local education agencies to establish coordination and avoid duplication of services, as well as working with the section supervisor on key projects;
• Facilitate interagency collaboration to ensure program alignment of programs and assist in developing monitoring schedules based on performance and compliance indicators;
• Contribute to the creation of monitoring protocols, checklists, rubrics, calendars, and conduct monitoring visits which may include desk reviews and on-site visits. They will serve as the team leader for assigned compliance indicators in conjunction with the Annual Performance Report and will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and collecting Corrective Action Plans (CAPs);
• Develops summary of finding reports and corrective action plans to ensure follow-ups are completed within the appropriate timelines. They will also communicate recommendations to section supervisor on regarding efforts to reduce administrative burden, serve as monitoring team leader for assigned visits, and prepare reports of monitoring results for local education agencies;
• Assume the lead role for one or more compliance indicators, which may involve close collaboration the Education Policy office staff and other indicator managers. This includes making data requests, preparing reports, tracking information, reaching out to LEAs regarding the correction of non-compliance, and submitting narratives to Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Annual Performance Report, among other relevant tasks.

Technical Assistance and Processional Development

• Develops technical assistance documents and modules, and conducts monitoring training for LEAs;
• Leads the development of training models of training models and disseminates relevant guidance documents and rubrics. Implements a process to identify and communicate all technical assistance needs to program staff based on IDEA monitoring findings.
• Collaborates with the section supervisor in pre-staff activities for all scheduled on-site monitoring visits.

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:

Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Education Consultant 3 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 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.