<p> This is a field-based position requiring travel in Northeast La</p> <p>Office of Teaching & Learning - Numeracy</p> <p>Job Focus Area</p> <p>This Education Consultant 3 is located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of K-12 Numeracy, reports to a classified Education Consultant Supervisor and will provide support to school systems in the northeast region of the state, to include travel to the Union, Morehouse, East and West Carroll, Richland, Franklin, Tensas, Ouachita, Lincoln and Jackson Parishes. The Department's Numeracy Division believes that all Louisiana students will have improved outcomes through high-quality instruction and interactions by an effective teacher supported by leaders and families. This position will focus on providing support to instructional leaders primarily in the northeast region of the state, with focus on improving numeracy outcomes through direct coaching of system leaders, school leaders and teachers.</p> <p>Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply: </p> <p>An ideal candidate may have previous leadership experience in math education, experience coordinating large-scale projects and working across complex systems, math content expertise, and an educational background and/or content-related work experience in the area of math. Preference may be given to candidates with the following experience:</p> <ul> <li>Strong knowledge base in math content, Louisiana K-12 Student Standards for Mathematics, and in-depth understanding of latest research in math education </li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills as well as effective organizational skills, maximizing the use of technology, and strong project management and customer service skills </li><li>Ability to work as part of a team </li><li>Ability to engage in the observation and review implementation to refine strategy and plan through an ongoing improvement cycle </li><li>Experience in collaborating with multiple stakeholders to deliver a common and consistent message to the field in support of Louisiana's academic strategy </li><li>Efficient and effective use of various software systems (Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, etc.) </li><li>Previous instructional or leadership coaching experience </li></ul> <p>Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR</p> <p>Six years of full-time work experience plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR</p> <p>An advanced degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <p>As an Education Consultant 3, you will support statewide efforts to improve student outcomes in mathematics. In this role, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide job-embedded field support to assigned school systems and school leaders on effective numeracy instruction and support local leaders in implementing numeracy initiatives. </li><li>Foster relationships of support and collaboration with each assigned school system to develop and understand their numeracy goals and build the strategy for implementing numeracy initiatives.  </li><li>Develop resources and tools to support instructional leaders and improve math outcomes in K-12 classrooms.  </li><li>Develop and deliver professional learning statewide on using quality numeracy resources and tools through established ILT structures. Topics include high-quality curriculum, collaborative planning time, numeracy coaching cycles and assessments, and meeting state and federal policy requirements.  </li><li>Support school systems in creating local numeracy plans. This includes support for developing, monitoring, and tracking progress towards goals.  </li><li>Collaborate with system leaders, school leaders, and numeracy coaches to develop a system- or school-wide focus on math achievement goals.  </li><li>Ensure that curriculum, instruction, and assessments are monitored and adjusted systematically at both the school and system levels in response to data from multiple sources, such as student work samples, student cognitive data, teacher observation data, and individual growth and coaching plans for teachers and students.  </li><li>Collaborate with other teams tasked with implementing the LDOE academic strategy to develop and implement a plan for providing an aligned, coherent set of tools for numeracy support for grades K through twelve.  </li><li>Develop and conduct interactive sessions with the field to ensure effective implementation of initiatives and programs with administrators, leaders, principals, and teachers. </li><li>Assist in the implementation of specific projects to support the goals established by the Division of K-12 Numeracy, which may include strategic planning, grants, contracts, and administration. </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to report to the Baton Rouge office as requested. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.</p> <p>Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.</p> <p>Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.</p> <p>Compensation: The Education Consultant 3 has a special entrance rate (SER) of $28.97 hourly, $2,317.20 biweekly that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.  </p> <p>Note regarding the advertised pay range: 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.</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>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 accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. </li></ul> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy contact:</p> <p>Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources</p> <p>PO Box 94064</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA 70804</p> <p>ldoejobs@la.gov</p> <p>Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  </p>