Education Consultant 3 - TL/LIT

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Orleans Parish and is a temporary job appointment that may last up to 4 years. The Office of Teaching & Learning is seeking an Education Consultant 3 to serve as the kindergarten-fifth grade literacy specialist and field support. This role is responsible for developing K-5 literacy resources, supporting third grade promotion, and providing school and system literacy field support to assigned schools. This position is part of the Teaching and Learning Division under the Literacy team.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Teaching experience preferably in kindergarten-fifth grade school ELA classrooms
• Providing professional development
• Held a leadership or mentoring position within a school or school system
• Strong communication and management skills
• Knowledge of Science of Reading
• Knowledge regarding the administration and data analysis of DIBELS

Responsibilities

• Develops resources and tools to support grade K-5 teachers and improve literacy in K-5 classrooms.
• Develops and delivers professional development that supports kindergarten through fifth grade teachers in building knowledge of the foundations of reading and how it impacts their level of instruction, implementation of literacy practices, use of quality resources and tools, such as high quality curriculum, assessments, and meeting state and federal policy requirements.
• Builds guidance documents and tools for implementation in K-5 classrooms.
• Develop guidance and support around third grade promotion.
• Train and support grade K-5 teachers through the implementation of local literacy plans, with focus on improving and supporting reading achievement.
• Provides field support.
• 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, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups.
• Assists in the implementation of specific projects to support the goals established by the Division of K-12 Literacy, which may include strategic planning, grants, contracts, and administration.
• Performs all other duties as directed by the supervisor, division director, and/or Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level