Education Consultant 4 WAE

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks an Education Consultant 4 WAE to lead the statewide French instructional materials program in the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA. This part-time WAE role focuses on translation, publication, quality assurance, and expansion of materials for immersion schools across the state.

The candidate must speak French fluently and possess extensive experience in education or administrative services. Hours are in-office with up to 1,245 hours per year.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the statewide French instructional materials program, including translation, adaptation, publication, quality assurance, and distribution for Louisiana French immersion schools and districts.
• Directs the development and implementation of translation, publication, and quality assurance systems, ensuring deliverables meet standards and timelines.
• Oversees contracts, platforms, budgets, and cross-functional workgroups for program execution.
• Monitors program performance through data analysis and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develops recommendations for executive leadership on resource allocation and process improvements.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the Executive Director of CODOFIL.

Skills

Leadership

Translation

French language

Education

Bachelor's degree + five years experience

Advanced degree + four years experience

Eight years experience in education

Six years full-time work + education experience

Job description

Education Consultant 4 WAE

This is a part‑time position located at the Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.

The Education Consultant 4 WAE will work with the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) to manage the development of French instructional materials to be used by immersion schools across Louisiana. CODOFIL, the state's Agency of Francophone Affairs, leads a range of initiatives that display that Louisiana French is not only a deeply rooted heritage language, but also a living connection between our state and an increasingly globalized world.

The candidate for this position must speak French fluently, as determined by the Executive Director of CODOFIL.

Agency Vision

The Office of Cultural Development’s vision is to promote a Louisiana that values and embraces Louisiana cultural assets as essential in shaping a vibrant future for our communities and citizens.

Agency Mission

The Office of Cultural Development serves the citizens of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing, and promoting Louisiana culture, including archaeology, arts, French language, and historic places.

Agency Philosophy Statement

Louisiana’s cultural assets enhance communities, the economy, education, and quality of life in our state. It is the Office of Cultural Development’s duty to serve the people of Louisiana by preserving, supporting, developing and promoting our archaeology, arts, French language and historic places.

Requirements

• 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;
• A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services;
• 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

• Provides leadership for the statewide French instructional materials program, which includes all activities necessary to establish, implement, and maintain a sustainable system for the translation, adaptation, publication, quality assurance, and distribution of Tier 1 instructional materials and related supports for Louisiana French immersion schools and districts; it also includes the planning and implementation of future translation initiatives, instructional material revisions, and expansion to additional subjects or grade levels as additional funding becomes available.
• Directs the development and implementation of translation, publication, and quality assurance systems, ensuring project deliverables meet established language and educational standards, timelines, and performance expectations.
• Oversees contracts, technology translation platforms, budgets, and cross-functional workgroups to ensure efficient and effective program execution.
• Monitors program performance through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and outcome measures to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Develops recommendations for executive leadership regarding resource allocation, process improvements, and future program expansion.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the Executive Director of CODOFIL.

Position-Specific Details

• Location: Capitol Annex Building in Baton Rouge, LA.
• Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part‑time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period. Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.
• Work Schedule: This position reports in‑office for an average of 20 hours a week, with a schedule that will be determined with a supervisor. This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position may be required to travel.
• Compensation: Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.

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

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.