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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Education Consultant Supervisor - TL/DL in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Education Consultant Supervisor - TL/DL
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Education Consultant Supervisor - TL/DL
Salary
$5,832.67 - $10,546.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LDOE50556475-040226CN-TL/DL
Department
Education-State Activities
Opening Date
04/02/2026
Closing Date
4/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
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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), our 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.
We are seeking anEducation Consultant Supervisorto lead ourSPED Policy, Data, and Reporting team.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.
Candidates with the following skills, abilities, and experience are encouraged to apply:
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
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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=168230) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this position, you will:
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
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 $33.65/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 andnot 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.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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 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
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Do you have experience working with IDEA data collections or federal reporting requirements?
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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.
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
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Website
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