Education Consultant 2 - WAE (Talent and Workforce Development) ID-8619

Job Focus Area
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Evaluates requests for educator licensure according to BESE policy, communicates licensure decisions to applicants, districts, and teacher preparation program providers, and issues licenses in the Teacher Certification Management System. Requests to be evaluated include requests for initial licensure for teachers, principals, and ancillary licensure areas.  It also includes request to renew educator licenses. 
  • Advises and assists stakeholders - including applicants, districts, and teacher preparation programs - regarding the application process and materials required for educator licensure requests. 
  • Analyze documentation for LA school personnel regarding course content, test scores, teaching and/or administrative experience, and program completion for the purposes of issuing state credentials.
  • Analyzes documents for Louisiana school personnel regarding course content, test scores, teaching and administrative experience, and program completion for the purposes of issuing state credentials. 
  • Issue certifications based upon determination of compliance with State Board policies and regulations as well as state and national legislations.
  • Approves and/or denies requests for initial and continued certification from all teachers, administrators, and ancillary personnel in Louisiana public and private elementary and secondary schools.
  • Analyzes, evaluates, and/or makes recommendations regarding certification requests made by out-of-state or foreign applicants.
  • Prepares packets and other materials to be used by the certification staff, deans of education, personnel directors, and superintendents for the collection of certification data and certification.
  • Prepares and disseminates correspondence, documents, and technical reports concerning teacher certification regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Analyzes effects of state certification policies and make recommendations for necessary changes.
  • Provides exemplary customer service through advising and assisting stakeholders via the Educator Certification Portal - including applicants, districts, and teacher preparation programs – regarding the application process and materials required for educator licensure requests.

NOTE: This temporary part-time position is NOT eligible for benefits and has a limit to the number of hours worked (maximum of 1245 hours) in a 12 month period, beginning with the first day of employment with the state. 

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series have a special entrance rate that 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 not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. 

You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.


To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

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.*


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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.



 

Minimum Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

 

Job Concepts

 

FUNCTION OF WORK:

Supports the development and implementation of educational programs affecting populations involved in learning and education. Performs programmatic work in support of higher-level education professionals.

 

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

 

LOCATION OF WORK:

Predominantly located at the Department of Education. Other locations may be approved by SCS.

 

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Education Consultant 1 by the presence of advanced level duties supporting certain aspects of an educational program with minimal supervision from a higher education professional.

 

Differs from the Education Consultant 3 by the absence of a high level of programmatic responsibility over all aspects of an education program.

 

Examples of Work

 

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

 

Develops and implements various 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.

 

Makes recommendations for program goals, objectives and plans to effectively implement a program or aspect of a program.

 

May work on a team that researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies for the program in accordance with federal or state laws and policies within a limited group of related programs within a Division.

 

May work on a team that 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.

 

Prepares recommendations to higher level education professionals for 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.

 

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.

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