Salary : $5,416.67 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Job Focus Area
We are seeking an Educational Consultant 4 within the Office of Assessments, Accountability, and Analytics to lead major statewide birth-12 accountability initiatives. This role oversees the development and execution of accountability policies, reporting structures, and program operations while collaborating with internal divisions, school systems, vendors, researchers, and policymakers to ensure successful implementation. This role serves as a subject matter expert on accountability policy and practice, translating complex data, research, and legislative requirements into actionable strategies that support schools and inform statewide decision-making. The ideal candidate is skilled at managing large-scale initiatives, building cross-functional partnerships, and balancing policy vision with operational execution.

Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus four 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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As an Education Consultant 4, you'll manage statewide birth-12 accountability priorities. In this role, you will:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of statewide birth-12 accountability initiatives.
• Oversee the execution of accountability policies, frameworks, and performance measures.
• Manage accountability reporting structures and ensure the accurate and timely release of accountability results.
• Coordinate and oversee accountability program operations to support statewide implementation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on accountability policy and implementation.
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations, and legislative requirements related to accountability.
• Translate complex data, research findings, and policy requirements into actionable recommendations and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal divisions to align accountability initiatives with broader agency priorities.
• Partner with school systems and education stakeholders to support understanding and implementation of accountability policies.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, researchers, and technical partners.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical assistance on accountability-related issues.
• Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Develop and present reports, guidance, and recommendations to agency leadership, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor the effectiveness of accountability measures and recommend improvements based on data, research, and stakeholder feedback.
• Ensure accountability systems provide meaningful, transparent, and actionable information to support school improvement and student success.
• Balance long-term policy goals with operational and implementation considerations to ensure successful execution of statewide initiatives.

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 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 has a special entrance rate (SER) of $31.25 hourly, $2,500 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 and not 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.

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 datesrelated to education and prior experience MUST be listed in 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources

PO Box 96064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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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.

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• No

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Do you have experience leading the development, implementation, or continuous improvement of a large-scale accountability system, policy, or initiative?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the previous question, please describe your role in the work and the outcomes achieved. If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience interpreting policy or legal requirements, analyzing data or research, and translating findings into actionable recommendations?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the previous question, , please describe a situation in which you did so, including how you communicated your recommendation to leadership and/or stakeholders and the resulting impact. If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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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

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