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Education Consultant 4 (Communications) Print((link removed)) Apply Education Consultant 4 (Communications) Salary $5,416.00 - $9,381.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LDOE50670777121123LP Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 12/11/2023 Closing Date 12/26/2023 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information **This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA** **This position is eligible for a partial remote work schedule in accordance with LDOE policy** Office of Operations - Communications Division Job Focus Area The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has set an ambitious course forward through Believe to Achieve: Educational Priorities. These priorities serve as the Departments roadmap to improving outcomes for all Louisiana children. They include the Departments belief statements, state data to help track progress toward Louisianas six critical goals, and the priorities that direct the Agencys efforts as we work toward achieving the critical goals. This Education Deputy Advisor serves in a specialist role leading high-level programmatic impact work with broad administrative and executive responsibility. This role reports to an unclassified executive in a senior-level position. This position is charged with executing the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of the agencys annual planning and progress monitoring of objectives and key performance indicators. Additionally, this position will support the administration of the state set-aside portion of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) funds and monitor spending to ensure the agency is on track to expend funds within the period of obligation. Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply: + Bachelors degree in English, journalism, education, communications or related subjects. + Applicants with a Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, crisis communications, or community outreach, are encouraged to apply. + Proven leadership and success in engagement and mobilization at the individual, community, and organizational levels with a demonstrated ability to engage and influence others. + Ability to take a project from concept to completion with minimal supervision or direction. + Experience in current technologies used in communication, including video production and editing, desktop publishing, web content management systems and photo editing, a plus. + Ability to manage multiple projects independently and work under deadlines. + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series has an established special entrance rate and is the advertised minimum. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled as a probationary appointment of a new hire or current LDOE employee, promotion of any permanent classified state employee OR promotion of a permanent classified employee of the Department of Education, or the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected. 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 experienceMUSTbe listed on the online application. To be considered for this position, you are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your online application. This is Announcement #506707

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. 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. * ResumesWILL NOTbe 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: ldoejobs@la.gov Louisiana Department of Education Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any of the following will qualify:

A baccalaureate degree plus five years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.

A master's degree plus four years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.

A master's degree in education plus three years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting. SUBSTITUTIONS: A master's degree plus thirty graduate hours will substitute for one year of the required experience. An Educational Specialist Degree will substitute for one year of the required experience. A Ph.D. or Ed. D will substitute for two years of the required experience. NOTE: Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To serve as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Division Director or to serve as the subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher in a defined program area. LEVEL OF WORK: Program Manager. SUPEVISION RECEIVED: Administrative direction from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision over educational programs. LOCATION OF WORK: Predominantly located at the Department of Education. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Education Consultant 3 by the presence of serving as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Division Director or subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher. Differs from the Education Consultant Supervisor by the absence of direct line supervision over lower-level Education Consultants and other related staff. Differs from the Education Deputy Advisor by the absence of serving as the deputy to a cabinet level unclassified executive. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Approves budgetary reports, records, and activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and other regulations, policies, and procedures for budgetary control and authorizes the allocation and expenditure of state, federal, and other funds to eligible recipients for implementation of all programs. Testifies before state and national legislative committees and state, regional, and national hearings, including the state legislature and State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, as an expert witness providing background information and relevant research findings and the recommendations. Advises the unclassified division director of specific issues related to division programs and the progress of programs in meeting established goals and objectives and obtains concurrence on policy and procedure approvals or to advise local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the fields of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and answers questions and assists in the resolution of education problems. Make recommendations to the division director regarding mandated and discretionary programs and budgetary or personnel matters. Researches educational issues, federal and state laws, and state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) policies to develop proposed legislation impacting education. Represents the division director on key departmental committees working on departmental policies, discipline, accountability, technology, as well as inter office matters. Coordinates state and federal educational program activities of several units within and outside the division on a project basis. Develops and recommends to the division director programmatic policy directives and procedural guidelines to local educational authorities (LEAs). Directs the administration or implementation of major elements of the state's reform model, including areas such as curriculum, assessment, or accountability components. Coordinates the design, development, and piloting of education reform programs and research projects. Serves as a division-level specialist in specific areas requiring advanced technical expertise or advanced knowledge of education policy development. 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 Coverag
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