Education Deputy Advisor (Teaching & Learning - Educator Development)

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established state organization is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as the principal assistant to the Deputy Assistant Superintendent. This role is vital in directing program management for educator talent and workforce development across Louisiana. The successful candidate will facilitate professional learning opportunities, build effective development standards, and expand partnerships with teacher preparation providers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact the educational landscape positively, ensuring that educators have the necessary resources and support to thrive. If you are detail-oriented, possess excellent communication skills, and are ready to take initiative, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Bachelor's degree plus six years of experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deputy Assistant Superintendent in program management.
• Facilitate professional learning for educators and administrators.
• Develop partnerships with teacher preparation providers.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team management

Policy experience

Data systems and technology

Excellent communication skills

Initiative and ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Teaching & Learning - Educator Development Division

Job Focus Area

This position will assist and serve as the principal assistant to the Deputy Assistant Superintendent in directing all aspects of program management for the Division of Educator Talent and Workforce Development. This includes developing and supporting educator talent across Louisiana, which includes, but is not limited to program administration, program improvement, outcomes measurement, preparing reports as they relate to certification for BESE, the legislature, and other bodies, and communication. As Chief of Staff, this position reports to and works closely with the Deputy Assistant Superintendent on managing the coordination and support of internal/external staff (including educator preparation, educator credentialing, educator evaluation and accountability, and educator development), external stakeholders, vendors, and local schools systems.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, this position will be responsible for the following projects and program areas:

1. Facilitate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of professional learning opportunities for teachers, administrators, and district staff and partners, including the development of programming for teachers new to the profession.
2. Build an effective, research-based professional development standards and delivery model to ensure that local educators have access to the resources and tools needed to support effective teaching and learning.
3. Continue to support and expand the leadership pipeline for talented local educators through the development and implementation of Louisiana Content Leaders and Mentor Teachers.
4. Develop new and build on existing partnerships with teacher preparation providers, including teacher prep accountability.
5. Build and support the development and implementation of educator accountability and workforce development.

Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:

Detail oriented; experience managing and supporting a team; have policy experience; experience with data systems and technology; excellent communication skills; and take initiative and ownership of work streams.

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series has an established special entrance rate and is the advertised minimum. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and notthe maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled as a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent LA state employee. Current permanent state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment if selected.

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

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

NOTE: 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact: [e-mail] Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Nine years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

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

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

An advanced degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To serve as the deputy to an Assistant Superintendent or other equivalent cabinet-level unclassified executive.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Administrator.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Administrative direction from an Assistant Superintendent or other equivalent cabinet-level unclassified executive.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision as designated by the unclassified executive over lower-level staff and programs under the jurisdiction of the office served and/or programs that cross office and programmatic lines.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Predominantly located at the Department of Education. Other locations may be approved by SCS.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from lower-level Education Consultant jobs by the presence of broad administrative responsibility or executive office programmatic responsibility and by serving as a deputy to an Assistant Superintendent or other equivalent level unclassified executive.

Differs from the Education Division Director by the absence of direct line supervision over Education Consultant Supervisor and related staff.

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Assists and serves as principal assistant to an unclassified executive in directing the work activities of all state educational authority (SEA) and local educational authority (LEA) educational programs.

Meets with high-level state and local officials on matters relating to the department and may represent the superintendent or deputy superintendent at meetings, conferences, etc.

Reviews and makes recommendations to the unclassified executive for departmental budget revisions in matters related to personnel services, equipment, materials and capital outlay for the office, performance indicators, and operational plans.

Prepares responses for the unclassified executive on complex and sensitive matters affecting the office and the department, such as audit resolutions, compliance issues, and resolving complaints, as well as to direct the preparation of special academic and nonacademic reports relating to the office and the department.

Oversees educational program data collection, evaluation, and analysis.