State of Louisiana
Location:
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Focus Area The Education Consultant 4 position, within the Office of Early Childhood-Strategy, is a critical, high-impact role dedicated to improving kindergarten readiness for students with disabilities. This unique opportunity requires deep expertise in IDEA 619B policies, making the incumbent the state's lead strategist for children with disabilities. Key competencies include strategic program design, statewide early childhood assessment platform management and related data reporting (including OSEP monitoring), and strong communication skills for mass outreach to families and school systems. The role is essential to the agency’s mission, as it combines new responsibilities with a focused strategic mission to ensure effective instructional practices, a timely transition from Part C to Part B services, and accurate identification for Louisiana's youngest diverse learners.
Applicants Experience
Proven, in-depth, current knowledge of all laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to IDEA 619B, including familiarity with OSEP monitoring and reporting requirements.
Specific experience working collaboratively with multiple state agencies and school system staff to develop structures and processes that improve the timeliness and effectiveness of transition from IDEA Part C to Part B services.
Advanced skill in developing and distributing mass communications and advisories to families, community networks, and school systems to ensure clarity and transparency regarding early childhood policies.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Collaborate with early childhood, special education policy, and academic staff (e.g., Division of Diverse Learner Supports) to design and implement strategies for improving outcomes for children with disabilities.
Develop structures to support a full continuum of high‑quality early childhood special education services.
Promote evidence‑based inclusive practices across early childhood settings.
Position‑Specific details Appointment Type:
Probationary, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.
Career Progression:
This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:
Work hours are Monday – Friday. Work hours will be determined.
Compensation:
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: the Education Consultant series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $31.25 hourly, $2,500 biweekly, which 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 are not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply New applications can be submitted electronically. No Civil Service test score is required. Applicants must include information to support eligibility for this job title in the application; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application.
Contact Information Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ldoejobs@la.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Focus Area The Education Consultant 4 position, within the Office of Early Childhood-Strategy, is a critical, high-impact role dedicated to improving kindergarten readiness for students with disabilities. This unique opportunity requires deep expertise in IDEA 619B policies, making the incumbent the state's lead strategist for children with disabilities. Key competencies include strategic program design, statewide early childhood assessment platform management and related data reporting (including OSEP monitoring), and strong communication skills for mass outreach to families and school systems. The role is essential to the agency’s mission, as it combines new responsibilities with a focused strategic mission to ensure effective instructional practices, a timely transition from Part C to Part B services, and accurate identification for Louisiana's youngest diverse learners.
Applicants Experience
Proven, in-depth, current knowledge of all laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to IDEA 619B, including familiarity with OSEP monitoring and reporting requirements.
Specific experience working collaboratively with multiple state agencies and school system staff to develop structures and processes that improve the timeliness and effectiveness of transition from IDEA Part C to Part B services.
Advanced skill in developing and distributing mass communications and advisories to families, community networks, and school systems to ensure clarity and transparency regarding early childhood policies.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Collaborate with early childhood, special education policy, and academic staff (e.g., Division of Diverse Learner Supports) to design and implement strategies for improving outcomes for children with disabilities.
Develop structures to support a full continuum of high‑quality early childhood special education services.
Promote evidence‑based inclusive practices across early childhood settings.
Position‑Specific details Appointment Type:
Probationary, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.
Career Progression:
This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:
Work hours are Monday – Friday. Work hours will be determined.
Compensation:
Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: the Education Consultant series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $31.25 hourly, $2,500 biweekly, which 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 are not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How to Apply New applications can be submitted electronically. No Civil Service test score is required. Applicants must include information to support eligibility for this job title in the application; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
To apply, click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application.
Contact Information Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ldoejobs@la.gov
#J-18808-Ljbffr