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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1, 2, OR 3 in Minden, Louisiana
EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1, 2, OR 3
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EDUCATION CONSULTANT 1, 2, OR 3
Salary
$3,831.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly
Location
Minden, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
400-26-016
Department
DOC-Administration
Opening Date
04/22/2026
Closing Date
4/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
https://doc.la.gov/
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
Baton Rouge, LA
This position will be domiciled at the Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center in Minden, LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving educational outcomes for justice-involved individuals across North Louisiana. In this role, you will lead and support the implementation, monitoring, and compliance of Title I, Part D and Adult Education programs within correctional and reentry facilities. You’ll work independently to oversee multiple sites, conduct visits, ensure accurate data reporting, and support instructional staff in delivering high-quality educational services. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impactworking in a correctional facility,where professionalism, adaptability, and collaboration are key to success.
Make a real impact on education in Louisiana’s correctional system. As an Education Program Consultant, you’ll lead statewide efforts to improve student achievement through data-driven decision-making, program oversight, and professional development. You'll manage federal grant compliance, oversee education programs across the northern region facilities, and ensure accurate reporting for enrolled students. If you're passionate about education, detail-oriented, and ready to drive change—this is your opportunity to lead from the front.
Why work for DOC? (https://doc.louisiana.gov/about-the-dpsc/careers-in-corrections/)
Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’sMAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC (https://doc.louisiana.gov/about-the-dpsc/careers-in-corrections/) , our facilities, and our mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus one year 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=168190) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Program Oversight and Grant Compliance
Provide leadership and oversight for the implementation of Title I, Part D and Adult Education programs within correctional and reentry facilities in northern Louisiana. Ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines through regular site monitoring, audits, and coordination with facility staff.
Data Management and Reporting
Independently collect, manage, and report student and program data for state and federal agencies. Maintain accurate records related to enrollment, attendance, assessments, staff credentials, and educational outcomes to support program accountability and continued funding.
Professional Development and Staff Training
Develop and deliver training on education policy, data reporting standards, and test security procedures. Support education staff across facilities through presentations, one-on-one coaching, and participation in state and national conferences to promote effective practices and continuous improvement.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT
A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.
If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment.
Compensation: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Other Important Information:
IMPORTANT:In the supplemental questions section,applicants must authorizethe HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under thePrison Rape Elimination Act (PREA),to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
This is a 24 hour facility.
Applicants may be required to work shift work
This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
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 acceptedin lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov
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
Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?
Yes
No
02
If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
No. Do not contact my employers, past or present, and DO NOT CONSIDER ME as a candidate for employment.
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State of Louisiana
Address
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Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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