Salary : $5,416.67 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
Office of Teaching & Learning - Diverse Learners

Job Focus Area
The Louisiana Department of Education's Division of Diverse Learners works to ensure that students with disabilities have access to high-quality instruction, individualized supports, and educational opportunities that lead to meaningful outcomes. Through policy, technical assistance, professional learning, and partnerships with school systems, the Division supports educators and leaders in strengthening systems that serve diverse learners across Louisiana.

The Division of Diverse Learners is seeking an Education Consultant 4 to serve as a statewide leader and subject-matter expert in special education evaluation and pupil appraisal. This position will lead efforts to strengthen Louisiana's special education evaluation and identification processes, support implementation of IDEA and state policy, and provide technical assistance and professional learning to school systems and pupil appraisal professionals. The role will also support statewide work related to alternate assessment eligibility and participation.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and solutions-oriented leader who understands special education evaluation, can translate complex policy into practical guidance, uses data to identify opportunities for improvement, and is able to work with school systems and stakeholders across Louisiana. This is an opportunity to influence statewide systems and help ensure that students with disabilities are identified appropriately, and receive the instructional supports and services necessary to succeed.

Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:

• Knowledge of IDEA requirements and Louisiana policies related to special education evaluation, eligibility, and pupil appraisal, including Bulletin 1508.
• Experience supporting or leading special education evaluation, eligibility determination, or pupil appraisal processes.
• Knowledge of policies and practices related to students with significant cognitive disabilities and alternate assessment eligibility and participation.
• Ability to interpret complex federal and state requirements and translate them into clear guidance, resources, and professional learning for educators and school system leaders.
• Experience using data and evidence to identify trends, evaluate implementation, and support continuous improvement.
• Experience developing and delivering professional learning, technical assistance, or presentations for diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop guidance, policy recommendations, research briefs, and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and with multiple stakeholder groups while managing complex statewide projects.

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 within the Division of Diverse Learners, you will:

• Serve as a statewide resource and subject-matter expert on special education evaluation, eligibility, and pupil appraisal processes.
• Develop practical guidance, tools, resources, and policy recommendations to support consistent implementation of IDEA and Louisiana special education requirements.
• Provide technical assistance and professional learning to school system leaders, pupil appraisal personnel, educators, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze special education evaluation, eligibility, and program data to identify trends, implementation needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and support statewide initiatives designed to strengthen early and accurate identification of students with disabilities.
• Support statewide implementation of alternate assessment eligibility and participation requirements, including work related to Louisiana's 1% alternate assessment participation requirements.
• Research federal and state special education requirements and emerging issues and translate findings into actionable recommendations for agency and school system leaders.
• Collaborate across LDOE teams and with external stakeholders to align special education policy, assessment, accountability, instruction, and implementation supports.
• Develop and deliver presentations, professional learning, research briefs, and other communications for internal and external audiences.
• Support additional Division of Diverse Learners priorities and statewide initiatives related to improving instruction, services, and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. 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: Workdays 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 4 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
01

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.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have experience with special education evaluation, pupil appraisal, and eligibility determination processes under IDEA and Louisiana special education policy?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
04

Do you have experience interpreting or implementing federal or state special education requirements and translating those requirements into guidance, procedures, or technical assistance for educators or school systems?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
06

Do you have experience developing or delivering professional learning or technical assistance related to special education evaluation, eligibility, IEP implementation, or services for students with disabilities?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
08

Do you have experience with alternate assessment eligibility and participation requirements for students with significant cognitive disabilities?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
10

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.

• Yes
• No

Required Question