Educational Technology Consultant-AAA

Educational Technology Consultant-AAA

Salary

$5,220.80 - $8,027.07 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDOE50523256-061626EL-AAA

Department

Education-State Activities

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Job Focus Area

This Educational Technical Consultant position is located within the Office of Assessments, Accountability, and Analytics. The position implements and supports accountability and measurement systems across the Birth to Grade 12 environment. The incumbent supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of data systems; produces and validates data outputs to inform decision-making; and fulfills internal and external data and research requests.

This position serves as a technical project owner and systems support lead, coordinating the planning, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of data systems that support statewide accountability, measurement, and reporting functions.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

• Familiarity with: Jira, Zendesk, Excel or Google Sheets, SQL Server / SQL Server Management Studio, Windows 11, and Active Directory Users and Computers
• Strong understanding of data systems and their application in education policy and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in translating technical information for diverse audiences

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree plus six years of experience in education, administrative services, web development, or graphic design; OR

A masters degree plus four years of experience in education, administrative services, web development, or graphic design; OR

A doctorate in education plus two years of experience in education, administrative services, web development, or graphic design.

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:

In this role, you will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on data systems, accountability processes, and related programmatic requirements
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to internal staff, school systems, and external stakeholders
• Interpret policies, procedures, and data to support decision-making and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-technical audiences
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies in project and system development
• Provide ongoing support for data systems and tools used by the field
• Lead and manage projects from planning through implementation, including testing, launch, and post-launch enhancements
• Manage help desk tickets and user inquiries through platforms such as Jira or Zendesk
• Develop and maintain user-facing resources, including guides, FAQs, and knowledge base articles

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. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $30.12/hour.

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.

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. 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.

• 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

ldoejobs@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:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), 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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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:

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• No

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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