Education Consultant 2 (Office of School Choice) Education Consultant 2 (Office of School Choice)

Supplemental Information

• This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA, and will be filled as a TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT that may last up to 4 years only**

Office of School Choice

Job Focus Area:

This Education Consultant 2 serves as a charter school expert with a deep commitment to the vision and priority goals of the Office of School Choice, and collaborates with division colleagues to effectively manage the charter accountability program. The divisions within the Office of School Choice work closely and collaboratively with members of the Recovery School District. Functional supervision is provided by the Executive Director of Charter Accountability, which is a position that is part of the Recovery School District. This position provides supplemental support to Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) authorized charter schools and families, and serves as a supplemental liaison between the Louisiana Department of Education and BESE-authorized charter school board chairs and charter school leaders. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing supplemental support to BESE authorized charter schools and families, and serves as a supplemental liaison between the LDOE and BESE authorized charter school board chairs and charter school leaders.

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

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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Data Analysis/Entry; Google Office Suite; Excellent Verbal/Written Communication.

• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series have a special entrance rate that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

One position is available, located in Baton Rouge, LA,. The person selected will be required to report to the Baton Rouge office regularly. This position is a temporary job appointment that may last up to 4 years only.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, certifications, and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.

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.

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:

ldoejobs@la.gov

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any of the following will qualify:

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

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

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

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:

Supports the development and implementation of educational programs affecting populations involved in learning and education. Performs programmatic work in support of higher-level education professionals.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General 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 1 by the presence of advanced level duties supporting certain aspects of an educational program with minimal supervision from a higher education professional.

Differs from the Education Consultant 3 by the absence of a high level of programmatic responsibility over all aspects of an education program.

Examples of Work

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

Develops and implements various 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.

Makes recommendations for program goals, objectives and plans to effectively implement a program or aspect of a program.

May work on a team that researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies for the program in accordance with federal or state laws and policies within a limited group of related programs within a Division.

May work on a team that designs, develops, and pilots, programs and research projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.

Prepares recommendations to higher level education professionals for evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students.

Plans, conducts, and evaluates 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.

Advises and provides 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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