Education Consultant 4 - TL/DL
Salary
$5,416.67 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LDOE50547813-060326RK-TL/DL
Department
Education-State Activities
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
6/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA
Office of Teaching & Learning - Diverse Learners
Job Focus Area
At the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), the Division of Diverse Learners is committed to ensuring that all students - including students with disabilities - have access to high-quality instruction and meaningful pathways to success. Our team works across offices, districts, and partners statewide to strengthen instructional systems and improve outcomes for diverse learners.
We are seeking an Education Consultant 4 to serve as a statewide subject-matter expert supporting students with significant disabilities. This role leads the development of guidance, resources, and professional learning to help educators and school systems implement strong instructional supports, effective transition planning, and clear graduation pathways for students with disabilities across Louisiana.
Candidates with the following skills, abilities, and experience are encouraged to apply:
Minimum 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 bachelors 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role, the Education Consultant 4 will support statewide efforts to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, particularly students with significant cognitive disabilities. In this position, you will:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Work Schedule: Work days are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $31.25/hour.
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.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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. 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ldoejobs@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
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Do you have professional experience supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities, including implementing instruction aligned to alternate achievement standards or alternate assessments such as LEAP Connect?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience developing or supporting high school graduation pathways for students with disabilities, including transition planning, diploma pathways, or implementation of the April Dunn Act?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience interpreting or implementing IDEA regulations, IEP development, or state special education policies such as Bulletin 1530 or Bulletin 1706?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience designing or delivering professional development, training, or technical assistance to educators, school leaders, or district staff?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience leading or coordinating statewide initiatives, cross-agency projects, or large-scale education programs that support students with disabilities?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other school system employees are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm