Salary : $5,416.67 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**Office of School ChoiceJob Focus AreaThe Education Consultant 4 is located within the Office of School Choice and reports to the unclassified Executive Director. This position is responsible for leading the administration of the state's educational savings account (ESA) program in collaboration with other Divisions within the LDOE, external partners, and any applicable third-party program manager(s). This position serves as the primary point of contact in managing the day-to-day operations of the ESA program for participating families, program applicants, service providers, legislators, LDOE staff, State Board of Education (BESE) members, and any other applicable partners. This position serves as a program administration expert with a deep commitment to the vision and priority goals of the Office of School Choice. This includes being able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, being a quick learner, and having strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Applicants with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:Experience coordinating work between multiple stakeholders and strong attention to detail. Also have experience working or communicating with elected officials and familiarity with a variety of K-12educational options for children.
Minimum QualificationsEight 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:- Approves budgetary reports, records, and activities
- Testifies before state and national legislative committees and state, regional, and national hearings
- Advises the unclassified division director of specific issues related to division programs and the progress of programs
- Make recommendations to the division director on various matters
- Researches educational issues, federal and state laws, and state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)policies
- Represents the division director on key departmental committees
- Coordinates state and federal educational programs
- Develops and recommends to the division director programmatic policy directives and procedural guidelines
- Directs the administration on implementation of major elements of the state's reform model
- Coordinates the design, development, and piloting of education reform programs and research projects
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.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant 4 position 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.
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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
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that anymisrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause myapplication to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualificationfrom future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
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Do you have experience working with nonpublic schools in Louisiana or another state?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience, including your level of involvement and reference any specific work experience that is included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience working with traditional public or public charter schools in Louisiana or another state?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience, including your level of involvement and reference any specific work experience that is included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience with Education Savings Accounts and/or similar programs?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience, including your level of involvement and reference any specific work experience that is included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO, enter "N/A".
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Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? (please note - teachers and other employeesof the school system are not considered to be employees of the Department of Education.
Required Question
