EDUCATION CONSULTANT 3 (CCR) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4988730) Apply  EDUCATION CONSULTANT 3 (CCR) Salary $5,020.60 - $8,608.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LDOE50382804-062725EL-CCR Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 08/08/2025 Closing Date 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job **This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA** Office of Career and College Readiness Job Focus Area At the Louisiana Department of Education’s Office of Career and College Readiness, our vision is that all students graduate high school with an individualized plan for a prosperous future—and the skills and resources to make that future a reality. We support that vision by developing programs and policies that help students explore career pathways, accelerate toward postsecondary success, and build readiness for college, work, or military service. We’re looking for an Education Consultant 3 to lead statewide initiatives supporting the Jump Start program, NCCER monitoring, high-wage high-demand credential attainment, CTE program development, the Career Development Fund, Registered Apprenticeships, and the Agriculture Education Commission. This role is central to shaping the future of career and technical education in Louisiana by providing technical assistance to school systems, managing key funding streams, and expanding student access to industry-valued credentials and career-aligned training. If you thrive at the intersection of policy, partnerships, and program implementation—and are passionate about helping students succeed beyond high school—we’d love to have you on our team! Preferred Qualifications + Experience in program or policy development related to Career and Technical Education, including Jump Start pathways, industry-based credentials, and/or registered apprenticeships + Knowledge of Louisiana’s graduation pathways, including TOPS University and TOPS Tech + Familiarity with NCCER certification standards and credentialing processes + Demonstrated success in cross-sector collaboration with K-12, postsecondary, and industry stakeholders Minimum Qualifications 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168210) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As an Education Consultant 3, you will lead and support statewide efforts to strengthen Louisiana’s career and technical education landscape, with a focus on high-wage, high-demand credentials. In this role, you will: + Oversee implementation and monitoring of NCCER programs and Registered Apprenticeships across school systems + Support and monitor schools in accessing and using Career Development Funds to expand CTE programming + Serve as the program manager for CDF, NCCER, Registered Apprenticeships, the primary contact for the Agriculture Education Commission, and the implementation expert in skilled trades + Coordinate trainings and technical assistance related to credentialing, site certification, and program alignment + Evaluate program data, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with policy and credentialing standards + Collaborate with internal LDOE teams and external stakeholders to advance credential access and program quality statewide + Develop and disseminate clear, policy-aligned resources and guidance to school systems and partners 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 hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series have a special entrance rate of $28.97 hourly, $2317.20 biweekly 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 andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire . How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis 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. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. 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 tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor 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): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 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. + Yes + No 02 Do you have experience developing or implementing policies and programs related to Career and Technical Education, such as Jump Start pathways or industry-based credentialing? + Yes + No 03 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". 04 Have you worked with or managed Career Development Funds, Perkins, or other state/federal education grant programs? + Yes + No 05 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". 06 Do you have experience coordinating with external partners such as postsecondary institutions, workforce agencies, or industry representatives to support student career readiness? + Yes + No 07 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". 08 Are you familiar with NCCER credentialing standards and the process for school site certification or monitoring? + Yes + No 09 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". 10 Do you have experience analyzing program data to evaluate effectiveness and inform policy or programmatic decisions? + Yes + No 11 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". 12 Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are NOT considered employees of the LA Department of Education: + Yes + No 13 Please select how you qualify for this position from the options below. + Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + An advanced degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + None of the above. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email