EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Special School District seeks an Educational Technology Consultant to advance the use of technology in teaching and learning across its schools. The role partners with educators to design, implement, and support digital tools, platforms, and instructional strategies to boost student engagement and outcomes.

The position emphasizes evaluating hardware/software for educational merit, coaching teachers in digital tool use, troubleshooting devices, maintaining agency web properties,

Qualifications

• Education and experience required as specified by State Civil Service.
• Candidates must provide detailed education and experience; resumes not accepted for incomplete applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating technology hardware and software for educational merit and uses.
• Coaching educators on how to use digital tools effectively.
• Troubleshooting technology devices to ensure teacher success.
• Maintaining accessible agency web properties (website and social media).
• Collaborating with the Information Technology Department for technology implementation.

Skills

Hardware evaluation

Educator coaching

Troubleshooting

Web properties maintenance

IT collaboration

Education

Bachelor+6 years

Master+4 years

Doctorate+2 years

Job description

The Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency that provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs.

We are seeking an Educational Technology Consultant to support the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning. This role partners with educators and stakeholders to design, implement, and support digital tools, learning platforms, and instructional strategies that enhance student engagement and outcomes.

• A bachelor’s degree plus six years of experience in education, administrative services, web development, or graphic design; OR
• A master's degree plus four years of experience in education, administrative services, web development, or graphic design; OR
• A doctorate in education plus two years of experience in education, administrative services, web development, or graphic design.

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

Job Duties:

• Evaluating technology hardware and software for educational merit and uses
• Coaching educators on how to use digital tools effectively
• Troubleshooting technology devices to ensure teacher success
• Maintaining accessible agency web properties (website and social media)
• Collaborating with the Information Technology Department for technology implementation

No civil service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Position-specific details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The chosen application will be required to take a probationary appointment.

Location: The Louisiana Special School District.

Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

Contact Information:

Human Resources / Louisiana Special School District

2888 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA70820

Phone # [phone]

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