EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1 or 2(T & L Edu 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:  
Ideal candidate will be 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.  

One position is available and it may be filled by job appointment, of the Department of Education, Special School District, or the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
To be considered for this position, you are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your online application, fax to the Department of Education (DOE) Human Resources Office at 225-342-1499 or mail to the DOE Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 94064, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804 by the closing date of this announcement.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
ldoejobs@la.gov

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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.