Education Consultant 4 - OSC
Salary
$5,416.67 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LDOE50680030-92126PH-OSC
Department
Education-State Activities
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA
Office of School Choice
Job Focus Area
The 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 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 bachelors 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:
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 dates related 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
lodejobs@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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):
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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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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 employees of the school system are not considered to be employees of the Department of Education.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Salary | $5,416.67–$9,856 |
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