Education Consultant 3 (T&L/AC) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5002938) Apply  Education Consultant 3 (T&L/AC) Salary $5,019.73 - $8,608.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LDOE50579081-081625RK-TL/AC Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 08/16/2025 Closing Date 8/27/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job **This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA** Office of Teaching & Learning - Academic Content Job Focus Area This Education Consultant 3 position is located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Academic Content, and is responsible for implementing, designing, and coordinating activities associated with social studies content, standards, professional development, and instruction for grades K-12. Activities associated with this position include developing and/or reviewing high-quality curriculum and instructional materials; engaging district and school educators in the implementation of high-quality curriculum and teacher support structures; assisting in the management of teacher leader advisors and contractors whose work directly relates to K-12 social studies; and serving as a state leader in social studies. The incumbent in this position will maintain an in-depth current knowledge of social studies standards and principles, characteristics of high-quality curriculum, and instructional practices that are essential to the execution of projects affecting populations such as community-based organizations, students, teachers, principals, central office personnel, and support personnel in public school systems, special schools, and nonpublic schools. Applicants who possess the following experience are encouraged to apply: The preferred candidate should have previous leadership experience in social studies education, experience coordinating large-scale projects and working across complex systems, social studies content expertise and an educational background and/or content-related work experience in the area of social studies. Preference will be given to candidates with the following experience: •Strong knowledge base in social studies content, Louisiana K-12 Student Standards for Social Studies, and in-depth understanding of latest research in social studies education •At least 5 years experience teaching and/or otherwise supporting students and educators from a variety of backgrounds and with diverse needs •Graduate level degree in a program of study with a focus on social studies education, social studies curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or similar •Strong oral and written communication skills, presentation skills, as well as effective organizational skills, maximizing the use of technology, and strong project management and customer service skills •Proficient experience facilitating professional learning for adults •Ability to work as part of a team •Ability to manage a team to move work forward •Ability to engage in the observation and feedback cycle to refine strategy and plans through an ongoing improvement cycle •Experience in collaborating with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common and consistent message to the field in support of Louisiana’s social studies goals •Efficient and effective use of various software systems (Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, etc.) •Previous project management experience 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'll be a driving force in advancing K-12 social studies across Louisiana, directly impacting students and educators statewide. In this dynamic role, you can expect to: + Spend time reviewing high-quality K-12 social studies curriculum and instructional materials, ensuring they align with state standards and best practices, and creating instructional resources and professional learning to support educators. + Engage regularly with district and school educators, providing guidance and support to implement effective social studies programs. This includes assisting in the management of teacher leader advisors and external contractors. + Act as a go-to resource and state leader in social studies education, maintaining an in-depth, current knowledge of standards, curriculum, and instructional practices. You'll use this expertise to inform projects that will impact various stakeholders in education. + Work closely with colleagues across the Division of Academic Content and other LDOE teams, as well as external partners, to ensure cohesive and impactful initiatives. Your week will involve significant collaboration to deliver consistent messages and strategies to the field. + Juggle multiple projects and work streams simultaneously, overseeing the development and execution of programs that elevate social studies outcomes for all students. 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. Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule:Work days 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 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 . Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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. You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experienceMUST be listed on the online application. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* 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. 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 classroom experience with K-12 social studies? + Yes + No 03 If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the grade level(s) taught and how many years of combined experience. If you answered NO, enter "N/A.” 04 Do you have experience in training or coaching teachers in an approach that supports the academic standards, instructional shifts, and HQIM for social studies? + Yes + No 05 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference any work-related experience that is in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A." 06 Do you have any additional degrees, leadership experience, or certifications related to social studies, teaching practice, professional learning, or special education? + Yes + No 07 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe and include the number of years of experience and roles/responsibilities associated with each. If you answered NO, enter "N/A.” 08 Do you have any experience in managing a team to meet specific program goals as well as their own individual professional growth goals? + Yes + No 09 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference any work-related experience that is in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A." 10 Do you have experience in engaging stakeholders and engaging in observation and feedback to support an ongoing improvement cycle? + Yes + No 11 If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference any work-related experience that is in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, 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 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