Education Consultant 4 (Teaching & Learning)

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Teaching & Learning- Academic Content Division

Job Focus Area

This Education Consultant 4 will serve as the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and Computer Science Program Consultant within the Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Academic Content. This position will collaborate with the Offices of College and Career Readiness and Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics to lead the statewide strategy to implement high school STEM Pathways across Louisiana. This position will be responsible for developing a high-level systems-based approach and outlining the steps/stages to achieve that strategy across multiple teams within the LDOE, industry, higher education institutions, and school systems. This position will serve as the content expert in STEM and Computer Science education, network with state and national STEM experts, and have in-depth, current knowledge of STEM and Computer Science education research.

Applicants with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:

• In-depth, current knowledge of content standards, curriculum, and assessment as related to STEM and Computer Science
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to manage a team to move work forward
• Ability to engage in the observation and review implementation to refine strategy and plans through an ongoing improvement cycle
• Experience in collaborating with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common and consistent message to the field in support of Louisiana's STEM Pathways
• Previous project management experience
• Experience teaching STEM or Computer science and/or serving as a STEM or Computer Science content expert.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series have a special entrance rate (SER) 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 may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.

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 may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.  

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:

Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To serve as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Division Director or to serve as the subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher in a defined program area.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Program Manager.

SUPEVISION RECEIVED:

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

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision over educational programs.

LOCATION OF WORK:

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

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Education Consultant 3 by the presence of serving as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Division Director or subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher.

Differs from the Education Consultant Supervisor by the absence of direct line supervision over lower-level Education Consultants and other related staff.

Differs from the Education Deputy Advisor by the absence of serving as the deputy to a cabinet level unclassified executive.

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

Approves budgetary reports, records, and activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and other regulations, policies, and procedures for budgetary control and authorizes the allocation and expenditure of state, federal, and other funds to eligible recipients for implementation of all programs.

Testifies before state and national legislative committees and state, regional, and national hearings, including the state legislature and State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, as an expert witness providing background information and relevant research findings and the recommendations.

Advises the unclassified division director of specific issues related to division programs and the progress of programs in meeting established goals and objectives and obtains concurrence on policy and procedure approvals or to advise local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the fields of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and answers questions and assists in the resolution of education problems.

Make recommendations to the division director regarding mandated and discretionary programs and budgetary or personnel matters.

Researches educational issues, federal and state laws, and state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) policies to develop proposed legislation impacting education.

Represents the division director on key departmental committees working on departmental policies, discipline, accountability, technology, as well as inter office matters.

Coordinates state and federal educational program activities of several units within and outside the division on a project basis.

Develops and recommends to the division director programmatic policy directives and procedural guidelines to local educational authorities (LEAs).

Directs the administration or implementation of major elements of the state's reform model, including areas such as curriculum, assessment, or accountability components.

Coordinates the design, development, and piloting of education reform programs and research projects.

Serves as a division-level specialist in specific areas requiring advanced technical expertise or advanced knowledge of education policy development.