Job Description

**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** 

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Consultant 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:

Education Consultant 2 (AS-617)
Hourly: $27.07 - $44.18
Monthly: $4,692 - $7,658
Annually: $56,306 - $91,894

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.
 

Office of Teaching & Learning - Educator Development

Job Focus Area:

Due to the volume of work and changing certification laws and policy, a replacement education program specialist is needed for processing of applications and questions. The education program specialist will be responsible for evaluating certification requests of initial licensure, renewals, ancillary and CTTIE requests. The specialist will work as a part of a team to provide exemplary customer service to external stakeholders.

Applicants who possess the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:  
Detail oriented, have experience with data systems and technology, excellent communication skills, and take initiative and ownership of workstreams.

** 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 .  

You are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your online application.

One position is available that is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person selected will be required to report to the Baton Rouge office regularly. This position will be filled by a TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT that may last up to 4 years only.

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.

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

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.

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

 

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:

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.

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 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.

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