EDUCATION CONSULTANT 3(T & L Literacy)

State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Openings : 1,
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Office of Teaching and Learning Division of K-12 Literacy Education Consultant 3
Job Focus Area:

This Education Consultant 3 is located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of K-12 Literacy, and reports to a classified Education Program Consultant 5-A. The Department’s Literacy Division believes that all Louisiana students will have improved literacy outcomes through high-quality instruction and interactions by an effective teacher supported by leaders and families. This position will focus on providing literacy support to instructional leaders across the state, with focus on improving literacy outcomes through the literacy coaching program. This program includes approximately 250 school based literacy coaches and over 20 regional literacy specialist who support the literacy coaches.

Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
A master’s degree plus three years of professional level experience in teaching or education or in a public or private sector.

There is one position available located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. 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 probational appointment, if selected.

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.

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

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.

* 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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any of the following will qualify:
1. A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional level experience in teaching or education or in a public or private sector setting.

2. A masters degree plus three years of professional level experience in teaching or education or in a public or private sector setting.

3. A masters degree in education plus two years of professional level experience in teaching or education or in a public or private sector setting.

SUBSTITUTIONS:
A masters 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: Develops and implements all aspects of smaller scope education programs or all aspects of a specific area for larger scope education programs.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPEVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over Local Education Agencies and lower-level professionals.
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 presence of high-level programmatic responsibility over all aspects of an education program.
Differs from the Education Consultant 4 by the absence of serving as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Program Manager/higher level Education official or subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
May serve as lead worker of a unit with responsibility for the 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.

Reviews work and provide input on evaluation of performance of subordinate personnel involved in a program.

Determines program goals and objectives, develops plans to effectively implement the specified program.

Communicates the needs of the Local Education Agencies in the region to the Regional Service Center Director and State Director.

Provides technical assistance daily via telephone, letters, visits, etc. to parents, teachers, administrators, university personnel and other agency personnel regarding issues involving services/programs in the assigned Regional Service Center.

Updates the Superintendents of the local school systems from the assigned Regional Service Center, on a regular basis, regarding services and current issues.

Works with other Department of Education staff to maintain current information about state and federal programs in order to provide leadership and oversight for related services in the assigned Regional Service Center.

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.

Researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies for the program(s) in accordance with federal or state laws and policies.

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.

Serves as a team leader to assists schools and school systems in securing the best possible results for their efforts by building the capacity of school and system teams.

Develops 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.
Last Date For Apply: 2024-06-29 00:00:00 Job Type : FULL_TIME, Employment Type : FULL_TIMEApply Here