Statewide Education Data & Evaluation Lead (LEADS)

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

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Teaching & Learning is seeking a proactive professional to support LEADS implementation and LES evaluation. The role requires strong project management, data analysis, and the ability to train educators and leaders statewide.

You will liaise with school systems, developers, and LDOE staff, troubleshoot issues, and lead training sessions across Louisiana. A background in education and data systems is essential, with travel required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between school systems, LDOE staff, and technology developers to support the LES.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and resolve LES issues, communicate updates to users, and identify recurring challenges that require system improvements.
• Collaborate with technology developers to plan, prioritize, test, and implement LES enhancements that improve functionality and the user experience.
• Manage educator evaluation data reporting, including reviewing data for accuracy, developing reports, and responding to internal and external data requests.
• Develop and deliver training, presentations, and technical guidance to help school systems effectively navigate and utilize LES.
• Lead statewide LER and LLCR evaluator training, including preparing materials and facilitating sessions for large audiences.
• Provide technical assistance and implementation support to school systems on LEADS requirements, evaluation processes, and effective evaluation practices.
• Travel throughout Louisiana to conduct training, assist school systems, troubleshoot implementation challenges, and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop guidance documents, resources, and communications that promote consistent LEADS implementation.
• Monitor system needs, stakeholder feedback, and evaluation data to recommend improvements to LES processes, resources, and statewide support.

Skills

Education data systems

Excel proficiency

Project coordination

Public speaking

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Travel statewide

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Advanced degree (e.g., M.Ed., Ed.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Teaching & Learning is seeking a proactive professional to support LEADS implementation and LES evaluation. The role requires strong project management, data analysis, and the ability to train educators and leaders statewide.

You will liaise with school systems, developers, and LDOE staff, troubleshoot issues, and lead training sessions across Louisiana. A background in education and data systems is essential, with travel required.