EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1, 2, 3 (CTE REGIONAL COORDINATOR) EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1, 2, 3 (CTE REGIONAL COORDINATOR)

Supplemental Information

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

HEADQUARTERS 

Cottonport, LA

This position will be domiciled at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center .

THIS POSITION IS A JOB APPOINTMENT

This posting is for a temporary job appointment lasting up to four years;

however, should a permanent position become available, 

the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

This posting may be used to fill other positions such as:

• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.
• PROMOTION: Open to all Statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees. The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

WORK TASKS

The primary responsibility of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator is to provide regional oversight of assigned CTE programs operating in state prisons and local jails housing state inmates. Additionally, the incumbent of this position will work with business, industry, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Providers, and other colleges and universities to expand and enhance quality programs that meet the needs of the participants and the geographical area in which the facility is located. This position will establish relationships with various stakeholders to ensure that participants are employable in high wage, high demand positions upon release.

Examples of work: 

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

40%

Visit assigned facilities regularly to provide training, resources, and expertise to faculty and staff. 

Conduct formal and informal monitoring visits for program quality and compliance with all credentialing bodies and regulations. 

Works with the education staff at the facility to determine programming needs. 

Ensure that all property and equipment is properly labeled, and inventoried upon receipt. 

Identify and apply for grants applicable to Career and Technical Education programming. 

Research and remain abreast of trends, or newly approved Industry Based Certifications by attending conferences, trainings, job fairs, etc. related to CTE locally and nationally. 

Assist assigned training sites to provide independent CTE test administration when needed and/or provide expertise and training to exam proctors.

30%

Develop pathways to employment aligned with the Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act (WIOA) and “in demand” occupations in the region where participants are returning. 

Assist in development of partnerships and communication with stakeholders/partners.

Meet with institutions to determine program implementation in facilities statewide.

Assist with creation of and renewal of Memo of Understandings (MOU).

Research and recommend grants applicable to Career and Technical Education programming. – 

Assist assigned training sites to provide independent IBC test administration when needed and/or provide expert assistance and training to IBC exam proctors 

Work closely with the State CTE Coordinator to ensure program plans are relevant, are of quality, and are sustainable to ensure program success for all parties. 

Assist in providing insight in regards to policy, Department Regulations, legislation, etc. to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Reentry, Education, and Chaplaincy, State Education Director, and State CTE Coordinator when necessary. 

30%

Work closely with education staff at the facility to assist in screening of tutors and students to maintain required cohort quantities and wait lists.

Train facility staff in reading TABE Scores to determine eligibility into various programs. 

Input data and monitor program effectiveness by studying outcomes using reports such as number of completions, graduates, employment data, student retention, etc. 

Research innovative resources to add to the online Department’s Learning Management System (LMS).

Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

1. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
2. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

SALARY DEPENDENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

• As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Education Consultant 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
• The maximum salary for the Education Consultant 3 is $98,322.00 annually.
• Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
• 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.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. 

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• 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.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov 

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any of the following will qualify:

1. A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.

2. A master’s degree plus one year of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.

3. A master’s degree in education.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A master’s degree plus thirty graduate hours will substitute for one year of the required experience.

An Educational Specialist Degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

A Ph.D. or Ed. D will substitute for two years of the required experience.

NOTE:

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To assist in the development and implementation of educational programs affecting populations involved in learning and education.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Experienced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Close from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

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

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Education Consultant 2 by the absence of advanced level duties and close supervision from a higher-level professional.

Examples of Work

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

Assists with development and implementation of all aspects of an educational program affecting populations such as students, teachers, principals, central office personnel, and ancillary/support personnel in the public school systems, special schools, nonpublic schools, public and private colleges and universities, technical colleges, local neglected and delinquent institutions, and state correctional institutions; and individuals from other profit and nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions.

Assists in determining program goals and objectives and in the development of plans to effectively implement the specified program.

Assists research, design, implementation, and evaluation of current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies in accordance with federal or state laws and policies within a limited group of related programs within a division.

Assists in the design, development, and researching of projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.

Assists schools and school systems in securing the best possible results for their efforts by building the capacity of school and system teams.

Assists in the development of evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students.

Assists in the planning, conducting, and evaluation of staff development and in-service training (including national, state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, business and industry groups, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups, parents, and other citizens.

Assists in providing technical assistance to local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the field of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and answers questions and assists in the resolution of problems.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran’s Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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