Education Consultant Supervisor - TL/DL

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Baton Rouge, LA Office of Teaching & Learning - Diverse Learners Job Focus Area. At the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), the mission is to ensure all students, especially those with diverse learning needs, have access to a high-quality education that prepares them for lifelong success. Within the Office of Teaching and Learning, the Division of Diverse Learners leads statewide efforts supporting students with disabilities and English learners through policy, data, and strategic support. This role serves as a key leader and subject matter expert, overseeing IDEA data reporting, fiscal guidance, compliance support, and policy implementation across the state. The position also supervises a team of three staff and works closely with internal divisions and school systems to ensure alignment, accuracy, and strong outcomes for students. This is a unique opportunity to influence statewide systems, shape policy, and directly support school systems through data-driven decision-making, compliance guidance, and cross-division collaboration. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, strategic thinker, and experienced leader who can translate complex requirements into clear, actionable guidance for the field.

Requirements

Nine years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
Experience working with IDEA data collections, federal reporting, or state-level education data systems
Strong understanding of special education policy, compliance requirements, and fiscal processes
Experience providing technical assistance or support to school systems or districts
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate findings into clear guidance or recommendations
Experience supervising staff, setting priorities, and managing timelines across multiple projects
Ability to collaborate across teams (e.g., finance, legal, accountability, monitoring) to align work
Experience developing guidance documents, tools, or training for educators or stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when simplifying complex information

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to school systems on IDEA data, compliance, and fiscal requirements
Serve as a primary contact for LEAs on data reporting, submissions, and issue resolution
Supervise and support staff responsible for SPED data, policy, and reporting
Oversee federal reporting (e.g., SPP, APR, IDEA Part B) to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Develop and communicate policy guidance aligned to federal and state requirements
Collaborate with internal teams (monitoring, fiscal, legal, accountability) to ensure alignment
Oversee IDEA fiscal components, including High Cost Services and Super App processes
Analyze data trends to identify risks and inform decision-making
Communicate clear expectations, timelines, and guidance to stakeholders
Maintain compliance calendars to ensure all federal and state deadlines are met