Education Consultant 4-AAA

Education-State Activities; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Education is seeking an Educational Consultant 4 in Baton Rouge to lead statewide birth‑12 accountability initiatives. You will oversee policies, reporting, and program operations while collaborating with internal divisions, districts, vendors, researchers, and policymakers to ensure successful implementation.

The role requires translating complex data, research, and legislative requirements into actionable strategies to support schools and inform statewide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with substantial experience in education policy and administration.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale statewide initiatives and partnerships.
• Ability to translate data, research, and legislative requirements into actionable strategies.
• Strong collaboration with internal divisions, schools, vendors, researchers, and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of statewide birth-12 accountability initiatives.
• Oversee accountability policies, frameworks, and performance measures.
• Manage reporting structures and ensure timely release of results.
• Coordinate program operations to support statewide implementation.
• Serve as subject matter expert on accountability policy and practice.
• Interpret laws and regulations related to accountability and apply them.
• Translate data and policy requirements into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with divisions and stakeholders to align initiatives.
• Manage relationships with vendors, researchers, and technical partners.
• Develop reports and present guidance to leadership and policymakers.

Education

Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services

Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services

Bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services

Advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services

Job description

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Job Focus Area

At the Louisiana Department of Education, our mission is to ensure every student is on track to college, career, and life success. We support schools and districts across the state by providing high-quality assessments, data tools, and accountability systems that focus on improving educational outcomes for all students.

We are seeking an Educational Consultant 4 within the Office of Assessments, Accountability, and Analytics to lead major statewide birth-12 accountability initiatives. This role oversees the development and execution of accountability policies, reporting structures, and program operations while collaborating with internal divisions, school systems, vendors, researchers, and policymakers to ensure successful implementation. This role serves as a subject matter expert on accountability policy and practice, translating complex data, research, and legislative requirements into actionable strategies that support schools and inform statewide decision‑making. The ideal candidate is skilled at managing large-scale initiatives, building cross-functional partnerships, and balancing policy vision with operational execution.

• 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.

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

Job Duties:

As an Education Consultant 4, you'll manage statewide birth-12 accountability priorities. In this role, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide birth-12 accountability initiatives.
• Oversee the execution of accountability policies, frameworks, and performance measures.
• Manage accountability reporting structures and ensure the accurate and timely release of accountability results.
• Coordinate and oversee accountability program operations to support statewide implementation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on accountability policy and implementation.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations, and legislative requirements related to accountability.
• Translate complex data, research findings, and policy requirements into actionable recommendations and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal divisions to align accountability initiatives with broader agency priorities.
• Partner with school systems and education stakeholders to support understanding and implementation of accountability policies.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, researchers, and technical partners.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical assistance on accountability-related issues.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Develop and present reports, guidance, and recommendations to agency leadership, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor the effectiveness of accountability measures and recommend improvements based on data, research, and stakeholder feedback.
• Ensure accountability systems provide meaningful, transparent, and actionable information to support school improvement and student success.
• Balance long-term policy goals with operational and implementation considerations to ensure successful execution of statewide initiatives.

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 $31.25 hourly, $2,500 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:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

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.