Education Consultant 3 - TL/ETWD

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Education is hiring an Education Consultant 3 in the Office of Teaching & Learning, Educator Talent and Workforce Development. The position supports statewide implementation of the Louisiana Educator Advancement and Development System (LEADS), including the Louisiana Evaluation System (LES). The role helps school systems use educator evaluation effectively by providing professional learning, technical assistance, resources, and implementation guidance. The position serves as a liaison among school systems, LDOE staff, and technology developers, supporting LES troubleshooting, enhancements, data reporting, and continuous improvement. It also leads statewide evaluator training for the Louisiana Educator Rubric (LER) and Louisiana Leader and Counselor Rubric (LLCR), delivers presentations to large audiences, and travels throughout Louisiana to support school systems. The selected candidate is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Workdays are Monday through Friday; work hours will be determined. Salary depends on qualifications and experience. The Education Consultant 3 series has a special entrance rate of $28.97 per hour, or $2,317.20 biweekly; the advertised maximum amounts represent career maximums and not necessarily the maximum amount available to new hires.

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.
Experience supporting implementation, management, or continuous improvement of education data systems or technology platforms.
Strong technical aptitude, including troubleshooting system issues, identifying user needs, and communicating with technology developers or technical support teams.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including analyzing large datasets, validating data, developing reports, and helping create dashboards or tracking tools.
Experience coordinating projects, managing timelines, and overseeing multiple priorities involving internal and external stakeholders.
Experience developing and delivering professional learning, training, or presentations to large audiences.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to nontechnical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying trends, investigating issues, and recommending improvements.
Ability and willingness to travel statewide to provide training and support.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of educator evaluation systems, instructional practices, professional growth, or Louisiana's LEADS framework.
Experience providing technical assistance, training, or implementation support to school systems or other organizations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary liaison between school systems, LDOE staff, and technology developers to support the Louisiana Evaluation System (LES).
Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of LES issues, communicate updates to users, and identify recurring challenges requiring system improvements.
Collaborate with technology developers to plan, prioritize, test, and implement LES enhancements that improve functionality and user experience.
Manage educator evaluation data reporting by reviewing data for accuracy, developing reports, and responding to internal and external data requests.
Develop and deliver training, presentations, and technical guidance to help school systems use LES effectively.
Lead statewide Louisiana Educator Rubric (LER) and Louisiana Leader and Counselor Rubric (LLCR) evaluator training, including preparing materials and facilitating sessions for large audiences.
Provide technical assistance and implementation support to school systems on LEADS requirements, evaluation processes, and effective evaluation practices.
Travel throughout Louisiana to conduct training, assist school systems, troubleshoot implementation challenges, and support continuous improvement.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop guidance documents, resources, and communications that promote consistent LEADS implementation.
Monitor system needs, stakeholder feedback, and evaluation data to recommend improvements to LES processes, resources, and statewide support.