Education Consultant 4 - TL/DL

About This Job • This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA** Office of Teaching & Learning - Diverse Learners Job Focus Area The Division of Diverse Learners serves as the program office focused on students with disabilities (SWDs) and English Learners (ELs) and the statewide strategy to improve outcomes for these populations. The structure of the Department delineates the program team (Diverse Learners) from monitoring team and fiscal oversight team as those responsible for this work are located in the Division of Federal Support. As a result, the Diverse Learners team has the opportunity to intentionally coordinate with the Office of Teaching and Leaming, Office of Career and College Readiness, Local Education Agencies, and their staff in order to raise the achievement of Diverse Learners. The Education Consultant 4 Is located in the Division of Diverse Learners within the Office of Teaching and Learning and reports to a classified Executive Director of Diverse Learners. The Chief of Staff and Program Manager will play a critical role in supporting the executive team by serving as the state expert on gifted and talented programming, managing key projects, overseeing operational efficiency, overseeing budget activities and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. This position requires a background in special education, a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, exceptional organizational abilities, and a knack for program management and multitasking. 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other Information The Desired Candidate Can Expect To Do The Following: • Supports the Division Chief with the day-to-day operations and priorities of the division. • Helps organize and coordinate division projects, meetings, events, and deadlines. Including the preparation of meeting agendas, talking points, reports, presentations, and other materials. • Attends meetings on behalf of the Division Chief and takes notes or communicates follow-up actions as needed. • Helps answer questions, resolve routine issues, and connect people with the appropriate staff member or resource. • Helps coordinate communication within the division and across other offices and departments. • Assists with planning and coordinating professional learning, conferences, meetings, and other division activities. • Serves as a primary point of contact for gifted and talented education questions and support. • Provides guidance and assistance to school systems and educators regarding gifted and talented programs and services. Including the development and maintenance of guidance documents, resources, presentations, and other materials related to gifted and talented education. • Helps monitor the implementation of gifted and talented education requirements, policies, and initiatives. • Collects feedback from school systems and educators and uses that information to help improve resources and support. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. • Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series have a special entrance rate (SER) of $31.25 hourly, $2500 biweekly 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. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order 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. 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 in the online application. **Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.** Note: 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. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 96064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 lodejobs@la.gov Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 01 I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service. • Yes • No 02 Do you have experience leading successful programs for diverse learners, including students with disabilities and/or students who are gifted and/or talented? • Yes • No 03 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A". 04 Do you have experience with coordinating gifted and talented programming for students? • Yes • No 05 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A". 06 Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other school system employees are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education. • Yes • No • Required Question